Trekking in the Dolomites: Italy Trekking Guides [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Henry Stedman (Author)

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From the Back Cover

As a trekking destination the Italian Dolomites has few peers. Juxtaposing dramatic mountain scenery with picture-perfect Tyrolean villages, and flower-filled alpine meadows with poignant WWI battlefields, this small yet exquisite range rarely fails to enchant and beguile those who visit.
Inside you will find: 52 detailed trekking maps showing route times, places to stay and points of interest; practical information on planning your trip and getting to Italy from other countries; historical and cultural background; Cortina, Bolzano and 10 other towns and villages with detailed street plans, where to stay, where to eat, what to see, and getting to the start of your trek; green hiking; health and safety; Italian language section; four-page full color guide to the flowers of the Dolomites, plus an illustrated bird identification section.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; 1st edition (July 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1873756348
• ISBN-13: 978-1873756348
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #858,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a decent start, August 31, 2005

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southrnbelle "www.goxploring.com" (Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trekking in the Dolomites: Italy Trekking Guides (Paperback)

having just completed the Alta Via 2, I must say that the section dealing with this route needs to be seriously updated in the book. 'ferrate' listed have been replaced with bridges, hut phone numbers listed are incorrect (some just have numbers transposed, others have a leading 8 missing).
The times listed for individual legs can be accomplished only with a very light pack and at a good clip, if actually trekking, be sure to add 20% to the given times when planning overnights. You do want to enjoy the views, don't you? Also add in time for taking pictures, lunch, and rest stops (the authors suggests this in the introduction).

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one you need, July 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Trekking in the Dolomites: Italy Trekking Guides (Paperback)

If you're thinking of heading to the Dolomites to do some trekking (and having just come back from a month's holiday there, I strongly advise you do) then this is the book you need to take. Good maps, accurate route descriptions, and plenty of route options and other details to ensure you negotiate the mountains successfully. Excellent.