Brenta Dolomites traverse, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy
'Tough Mountain' has been operating in the Brenta Dolomites for the past 3 years. The Dolomites offers stunning scenery, completely at odds with the main Alps - this entire area used to be a coral sea and you can still find fosils 2000m above existing sea level.
This fabulous South to North traverse of the Brenta Massif offers amazing oppotunities for photo shoots with the sun behind you all the way. We cross Monte Stoppani, just one area that is home to the Marmots (where I took the photo on the right). On this high plateau above Madonna Di Campiglio their whistling can be heard throughout the day as they call to each other whilst foraging amongst the lush alpine meadow.
Above this pasture the grass quickly fades to bear rock. Up here are the mountain retreats used by us as we travel across this amazing region.
On the final days trek there is also the possibility to see signs of Brown Bear, re introduced from Slovenia and seen in the area towards Lago Di Tovel.
Itinerary*
Day 1 - Arrive in San Lorenzo in Banale, meet your guide and get briefing on route and start times. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 2 San Lorenzo - Rifugio Agostini, 6 hrs, 13km. Ascent 1,766m/ Descent 50m
Day 3 Rif, Agostini - Rif Alberto di Brenta, 5 hours. Ascent 350 m/ Descent 600m
Day 4 Rif Brenta - Madonna Di Campiglio. 12km, 7 hours. Ascent 100m/ Descent 800m.
Day 5 Madonna Di Campiglio - Lago Di Tovel, 17km, 8 hours. Ascent 920m/ Descent 900m
Day 6 Departure - Guide organised transport to mainline rail station for onward transfer to Verona/Venice or Milan Airports.
Cost:
£ 749.00 per person**
To enquire or book use the button to e mail 'Tough Mountain' or call using the telephone numbers at the top of this page:
Dates:
Thursday 26 th June - Tuesday 1st July CLOSED
Thursday 18 th July - Tuesday 24 th July
Tuesday 19th August - Sunday 24th August
Monday 25th August - Saturday 30th August
Wednesday 17th September - Monday 22nd September
Tuesday 23rd September - Sunday 28th September
Group maximum size: 10 people
Highlights:
Trek from valley floor to stunning summit pass and maybe see the odd weasel or stoat outside the Pedrotti refuge in the evening.
Fantastic photo oppotunities of Cima Tosa (pictured left above) and pass through the mountain tunnel to enter the western flank of the Brenta range.
End the trip overnight relaxing by the lago Di Tovel.
Accommodation:
First and Last night: Hotel
Nights 2-4 are in mountain huts. The Dolomite huts offers some of the finest accommodation with a menu choice for evening meal and well stocked bars (even at 2,500 metres!) and the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly.
What's included:
Half board accommodation throughout
Services of a qualified International Mountain Leader with local knowledge of the area.
Transfer to Rail head after end of trip.
Extra's
Lunches
Transfers to/from trip start/end point.
Trekking Grade
The Itinerary is for up to 8 hours of activity per day including time to admire scenery, flora and fauna on route. This trip is fine for amyone who is a regular hillwalker or someone who does a regular cardio vascular workout (around 45 mins training 3 times per week). The trek is unsupported (you will need to carry your own clothes etc but your pack should not weigh more than 10kg.
*Information on how to arrive will be issued with confirmation of booking along with kit list and a more detailed itinerary.
** Based on two persons sharing a twin/Double room in hotels and Dormitory accommadation in huts. Single suppliments apply