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by Gillian Price (Author)
Guidebook with separate 1:25,000 map booklet to Alta Via 1, a long-distance trail through the heart of the Dolomites in northeastern Italy. With fully waymarked paths, moderately graded terrain and hut-to-hut accommodation, AV1 is an ideal introduction to trekking in the Dolomites.
- Includes separate map booklet featuring 1:25,000 Kompass mapping for the entire AV1 route
- Totalling 72 miles (115km) in length, AV1 is usually walked in 11 daily stages of 4-9 miles (6-14km)
- Clear route descriptions with 1:75,000 maps and elevation profiles, easier path variants, exit routes to reach public transport, and side-routes to explore nearby summits and points of interest
- Starting from Lago di Braies, the north-south route passes close to Cortina d'Ampezzo and Agordo, and finishes at La Pissa, a short bus-ride from Belluno
- Advice on four- or five-day sections of the route for walkers who prefer not to walk AV1 in its entirety
- Suitable for beginner trekkers with reasonable fitness
- GPX files available for download
Author Biography
Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.5 x 6.6 x 4.4 IN
Publication Date: July 30, 2022
