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ITALY - WALKING
Walking in the Dolomites
10 days
from
£539
HALF BOARD IN RESORT WALKING GRADES 1-2
By coach... FREE Local departures
Or join at the port
Highlights Include Molveno to Ciclamino walk Tour of Lake Molveno Molveno to Andalo walk Optional Excursions Lake Garda Dolomites Explorer Merano
LAKE MOLVENO
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5.0
Visitors have marvelled over Lake Molveno in northern Italy for over 100 years, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites. The region is a paradise of woods and meadows and is the ideal location for our walking programme.
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue to the Strasbourg area of France for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 - Scenic drive through Switzerland and Austria to Italy. Evening arrival at your hotel in Molveno for a seven night stay. Welcome drink on arrival. DAYS 3 TO 8 - Enjoy our three included walks accompanied by your Tour Manager and local guide: Molveno to Ciclamino - From Molveno we walk up to the Baita Ciclamino returning via the other side of the gorge (approx. 2 hours' walk). YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Miralago in Molveno. This friendly family-run hotel has an ideal central location with stunning lakeside views from the terrace. Facilities include lounge, bar, lift, outdoor swimming pool, garden, pizzeria and restaurant. There is also a small gym, plus sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath available at extra costs. On one evening, dinner will be a special gala event with live music. All bedrooms have private facilities, satellite TV, safe and telephone, balcony rooms are available for a supplement.
WALKING IN THE DOLOMITES
What's Included
Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry Seven nights' half board accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Welcome drink Three walks as detailed with a local guide
Tour of Lake Molveno - A walk around the lake (approx. 3½ hours' walk). Molveno to Andalo - From Bior Bridge walk to Spiaz della Coppa and the Genzianella Bar. Continue to Andalo before returning to Molveno (approx. 3 hours' walk). The following excursions are optional: Lake Garda - Full day tour with a boat trip. Dolomites Explorer - An exciting full day tour through the Alpine landscapes. Merano - A full day tour visiting this delightful riverside spa resort. DAY 9 - Time to head back to France for your final overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 10 - Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening.
MERANO
Dates & Prices
2009 Areas A, E & F Jun 06 Jun 13 Sep 05 Sep 12 £549 £569 £569 £539
Holiday ref: GEIDM
Areas B, C, D & G Jun 13 Sep 05 Sep 12 £569 £569 £539
WALKING INFORMATION
Our walks require a reasonable level of fitness and ideally some previous walking experience. You will need comfortable walking boots, a small rucksack, waterproofs, a hat and sunglasses. A local guide will also accompany you on your walks. Grade 1 Walks These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Grade 2 Walks These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day.
Deposit £100 per person Balcony room from £35 per person Single room with balcony from £135 per person For insurance information, please see page 195. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 189 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above
LAKE GARDA
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