Book description
Guide to 28 multi-day walks and treks in the Dolomites, Italy, Europe.
This guide leads you through breathtaking alpine scenery flanked by
well-graded paths and excellent mountain refuges that verge on hotels,
easily accessible from the extensive network of public transport from
major towns and travel hubs, such as Venice, Verona, Munich and
Innsbruck. Any one of these fabulous multi-day walks makes for a
memorable holiday in Italy's breathtaking Dolomite mountains. The author
weaves the best of her 20-year experience and knowledge of this
spectacular region into an original selection of itineraries on foot
across each Dolomite group. Many walks follow mule-tracks constructed by
troops during the First World War, when Italy fought Austria for
possession of crazy summits and tunnels were hewn through impossible
mountain-sides. The highlights are emphasised, and the routes are
furnished with fascinating explanations of wildlife and flowers.
Everything, from a stroll through woods and meadows to family routes,
steep rocky zigzag passages and hands-on clambers, is covered. This
full-colour revised edition has a wealth of inspiring photos, detailed
maps, myriad new routes and heaps of practical help on travelling,
sleeping and eating. Gillian Price was born in England but moved to
Australia when young. After taking a degree in anthropology and working
in adult education, she set off to travel through Asia and trek the
Himalayas. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy
and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides
for Cicerone.
