#Latemar-Rifugio

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" Summer hits different in Trentino " //© André Alexander

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Rifugio Torre di Pisa (2671 m), Latemar, DOLOMITES, Italy 🇮🇹 by André Alexander 🧗‍♂️

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Risalita seggiovia Paolina (Carezza)

La seggiovia Paolina conduce dai pressi del paese di Carezza alla stazione a monte posta ad oltre 2100 metri di quota ai piedi delle pareti dolomitiche della Roda di Vael nel gruppo del Catinaccio; nei pressi dell’arrivo della seggiovia è situato anche il Rifugio Paolina Hütte che propone piatti tipici e una terrazza panoramica con ampia visuale sulla Val d’Ega e il gruppo del Latemar.

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Dall'Adige al Trentino tra sci e aperitivi, sul Latemar si può

Latemar, che bontà, perdipiù passando dall’altoatesina Obereggen in Val d’Ega alle trentine Pampeago e Predazzo in Val di Fiemme senza mai sganciare sci o snowboard.     Magie del comprensorio dello Ski Center Latemar e dei suoi rifugi nel cuore delle Dolomiti. A partire dall’Oberholz di Obereggen (a 20 minuti da Bolzano). A monte della storica seggiovia, svetta il rifugio Oberholz, perla…

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[ad_1] The soaring spires of rock, alpine meadows and turquoise lakes of the Dolomites are simply stunning. Here’s how to capture the highlights of this remarkable landscape on a 1-week road trip itinerary. There are few experiences more enjoyable than an Italian Dolomites road trip. Soaring spires of rock rise above swaying alpine meadows with mountain top rifugios providing sweeping views of dramatic landscapes. World-class wineries serve up Italian classics with hearty German influences. But the true magnetism of this UNESCO world heritage site is the hiking and outdoor opportunities. Take a manageable meander around an idyllic lake or clamber a rocky outcrop to a mountain-top lagoon. Walk through forested paths or cycle on the highest alpine meadow in the world.  Our 1-week Dolomites road trip captures the highlights of the area. We spend 4 days hiking so you can rest in between, visit a winery, take a scenic drive, or simply put your feet up. You’ll need your own car, a pair of decent hiking boots, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to explore one of the most beautiful places in the world.   Booking your trip via the links on this page (or on our book page) will earn us a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support – Paul & Mark. ABOUT THIS GUIDE DOLOMITES ROAD TRIP ITINERARY This guide covers our recommended itinerary for spending one week in the Dolomites, structured so you can enjoy some excellent hiking with rest days in beautiful locations. MAP – DOLOMITES ITINERARY Maps.me can be very useful when hiking. It has a more extensive set of maps than Google and works offline for when you are deep in the valleys. All the main sights listed in this Dolomites itinerary are included on the below map. >> How to use this map / Click on the top left of the map to display the list of locations, then click on the locations to display further information. Click on the top right corner of the map to open a larger version in a new tab or the star to save to your Google Maps.   DAY 1 – THE GREAT DOLOMITE ROAD & PASSO PORDOI Stay – Cortina | Travel – 4 hours 15 minutes from the airport to Cortina dʼAmpezzo. GREAT DOLOMITE ROAD & LAGO DI CAREZZA Start your Dolomites itinerary by exploring the stunning Great Dolomite Road which runs between Bolzano and Cortina d’Ampezzo collecting dramatic mountain scenery. From Bolzano take the SS241 towards Nova Levante where you’ll see magnificent views of the Catinaccio. Soon afterward, hop out of the car and visit the shimmering turquoise waters of Lago di Carezza, mirroring the spiky Latemar mountains. Continuing, the road crosses the Costalungo Pass and drops into Val di Fassa. Turn left onto the SS48 to Canazei. LAGO DI CAREZZA PASSO PORDOI Just through Canazei, the road winds to Passo Pordoi. It takes 22 hairpin bends to reach the top of the pass. Here, take the cable car to the 2,950m Sass Pordoi viewing terrace. To the west there are sensational views of the massive limestone blocks of the Sella and Sassolungo massifs. To the east lies the barren moonscape of Piz Boe. The rifugio on the viewing terrace is a great spot for lunch. SASS PORDOI RIFUGIO LAGAZUOI Back in the car, take the 33 hairpins that descend down into the valley that sits beneath Marmolada and its glacier. The road follows the valley through Arabba and Andraz before heading north to Passo Falzarego. Take the cable car to the 2,835m high Rifugio Lagazuoi. The views are excellent, and you can also explore the trenches and tunnels from the First World War. Returning to the car head east to finish your drive in Cortina dʼAmpezzo. WHERE TO STAY IN CORTINA DʼAMPEZZO For simple furnishes and great views of the mountains, Hotel Al Larin is a great budget choice. Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of town, Hotel Villa Gaia has a traditional alpine feel. At the top-end Cristallo Resort & Spa has all the luxury you’d expect from a 5-star resort.

RIFUGIO LAGAZUOI DAY 2 – THE ICONIC TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO Stay – Cortina | Travel – 1 hour 40 minutes from Cortina to Rifugio Auronzo and back Tre Cime di Lavaredo are three soaring pinnacles of rock and the hike around them is one of the best things to do in the Dolomites. The most famous view is just north of Drezinnenhütte: a magnificent rifugio tucked into the rock and scree. The only way to get the view is to walk, and it’s one of the best in the Dolomites. To start the hike, drive from Cortina to the trailhead at Rifugio Auronzo (45 minutes). On the way, stop at Lago Misurina and Lago Antorno. Both are beautiful lakes with views up to Tre Cime & Cadini massifs. The trail is just over 10 kilometres with 400 metres of ascent and descent and takes just under 3 hours and 30 minutes. You can find all the details and more information on our guide to hiking Tre Cime. After the hike, return to Cortina via Lago di Landro for some late afternoon views back to Tre Cime from the Zinnenblick car park. TRE CIME DAY 3 – LAGO DI BRAIES & VAL DI FUNES Stay – San Pietro in Val di Funes | Travel – 2 hours, 30 minutes Cortina to Val di Funes via Lago di Braies Lago di Braies and Val di Funes are two of the most beautiful destinations to see on our Dolomite road trip itinerary. Tucked into the northern valleys they are only a short drive apart, making for an excellent, relaxing way to spend day 3 of our Dolomites road trip itinerary. LAGO DI BRAIES Begin the day by taking the 1-hour drive to Lago di Braies. The turquoise waters of this picture-perfect lake sit beneath the dramatic craggy buttresses of Croda del Becco. It’s a remarkable sight and worth savouring from the shoreline. There is a 1-hour walk around the lake, or you can hire a boat. Back in the car, explore more of the Braies Valley. Only a few kilometres from the very popular lake, it is strangely quiet. In particular, the huts and flower-filled meadows that surround the ruined hotel in Bagni di Braies Vecchia is well worth the short detour. The full details are in our guide to Lago di Braies. VAL DI FUNES Next, drive to Val di Funes. The churches of San Giovanni and Santa Maddalena backed by the jagged peaks of the Puez-Odle massif are a photographer’s dream. Take some time to amble along the Panoramaweg and Sunnenseitenweg paths that meander through the meadows. It’s a beautiful spot to stroll in the fading light. We cover more great things to do in the area in our guide to Val di Funes. Spend the night at San Pietro in Val di Funes. WHERE TO STAY IN VAL DI FUNES There are several towns dotted about Val di Funes, however San Pietro is the largest with the most facilities. It’s also a lovely spot with great views. Fallerhof is an unlikely budget option in such a popular destination. The balconies at Haus Puez has the prime views. Proihof is another great choice set among the rolling fields of the valley. DAY 4 – SECEDA & ALPE DI SIUSI Stay – Ortisei | Travel – 40 minutes from Val di Funes to Ortiseis The Puez-Odle massif that forms the magnificent backdrop to Val di Funes doesn’t just look good from afar. Up close those spiky peaks appear like the teeth of a mangled saw. And there is no better place to see this dramatic mountain scenery than from the top of the Seceda cable car. SECEDA RIDGELINE Drive to Ortisei from Val di Funes (40 minutes) and take the cable car to the Seceda ridgeline. After a short walk, the reward is a magnificent array of vertiginous alpine peaks. Explore the ridge, grab a coffee at one of the rifugios and then take the car back down. ALPE DI SIUSI / SEISER ALM Next, head up to Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) – the 2,000-metre high alpine meadow. Many head up here to hike, but the rolling meadows are vast so it’s better to hire a bike to see all the highlights. The Bamby Bike Rental at the bottom of the lift in Ortisei rents a range of bikes (including e-bikes) for a full or half-day.

Take the bike up on the cable car and enjoy the magnificent meadow views. Make sure to stop at Saltria; the views across the meadows and up to Sassolungo are remarkable. Take the path that twists through the valleys back to Ortisei. It takes just over an hour.   WHERE TO STAY IN ORTISEI Residence Larciunei is a family run chalet smack in the centre of Ortisei with fully equipped kitchenettes. Hotel Luna Mondschein is an elegant establishment in the centre of town with all the facilities you could ask for. Ten minutes away, Chalet Pra Ronch is a good choice in the picturesque town of Selva di Val Gardena. DAY 5 – HIKING THE SASSOLUNGO-LANGKOFEL CIRCUIT Stay – Ortisei | Travel – 1 hour from Ortisei to Passo Sella and backs What makes the Dolomites so spectacular are the near-vertical peaks that suddenly protrude like a knife through swaying green meadows. And nowhere is this dramatic contrast more emphatic than at the Sassolungo / Langkofel massif. So today drive to the Passo Sella Car Park to start one of the top hikes in the Dolomites. It’s a 6-hour, 17.6-kilometre walk with 1,000 metres of ascent and descent. But if you are up for the challenge it is a truly memorable day hike. Set off early, take your time and recharge at many of the rifugios along the route. All the details are on our Sassolungo / Langkofel hiking post. DAY 6 – TRENTO & THE TRENTINO VALLEY Stay – Trento | Travel – 2 hours, 15 minutes from Ortisei to Trento using the SS12 Trento is a beautiful town in a beautiful valley and a great place to wind down for a day. Hop in the car and take the scenic SP64 and LS24 through Suisi and Presule towards Bolzano before entering the Trentino Valley. The old main road (SS12) winds around the valley and through picturesque villages. Potter round the beautiful pastel-coloured buildings, little gardens, and churchyards. When it’s time for lunch we recommend Alois Lageder, a family vineyard run on biodynamic principles. However, there are plenty of other fantastic wineries which we cover in our Italian Dolomites guide. In the afternoon head to Trento and explore this attractive old town centre. The highlight is the Piazza Duomo backed by the Cattedrale di San Viglio. WINERIES IN TRENTINO DAY 7 – THE BRENTA DOLOMITES Stay – Madonna di Campiglio | Travel – 1 hour, 30 minutes Trento to Madonna The imposing massif of the Brenta Dolomites is an under-visited part of the area, but it’s well worth a visit on this Dolomites itinerary. Today, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site for a hike in an otherworldly, alpine wilderness. GROSTÈ GONDOLA LIFT Drive to Madonna di Campiglio (1 hour, 30 minutes from Trento) and take the Grostè Gondola Lift to start the hike. From the top cable car station, head southwest on path 316, weaving in and out of the towering peaks before arriving at Rifugio Tuckett (1 hour, 30 minutes). This is one of the best-located huts in the Dolomites, surrounded by towering rock. RIFUGIO TUCKETT & BRENTEI From Rifugio Tuckett, there are two options to make your way back down. Option 1 — Firstly, you could take path 317 to Rifugio Casinei then on to Rifugio Vallisnella and catch the bus to Madonna di Campiglio. This is a 3-hour walk. Option 2 — The second option is to take path 328 and follow the contour around the massif, joining path 318 which travels deep into an amphitheatre of towering peaks. Right in the centre of this wonderland of rock sits Rifugio Brentei – an excellent place to stop. From here take the steep descent via Rifugio Casinei to Rifugio Vallisnella. This option is a 5-hour walk. Bus to Madonna di Campiglio // The bus from Rifugio Vallisnella to Madonna di Campiglio runs every 20 to 30 minutes. If you’re up for it, you can just keep walking into Madonna di Campiglio which is an additional 4.5 kilometres. WHERE TO STAY IN MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO BRENTA DOLOMITES HOW TO GET TO THE DOLOMITES The Dolomites is a large mountain range in northeastern Italy.

As a popular location for both skiing and summer hiking, there are plenty of good options for getting to the Dolomites.  BY AIR The Dolomites is serviced by several international airports. For this road trip itinerary, Verona is the most convenient as it’s easy to get to Cortina and Madonna where we start and finish. Alternatively, you could also arrive at Venice to the south and Innsbruck to the north. However, to save on accommodation costs, you may want to arrive early in the morning. So, it’s best to check the prices and arrival times from your home airport.   MAIN AIRPORTS SERVICING THE DOLOMITES (DRIVING DISTANCES TO CORTINA) CANOVA DI TREVISO 136 kilometres | 1 hour 45 minutes VENICE MARCO POLO 148 kilometres | 1 hour 50 minutes INNSBRUCK 164 kilometres | 2 hours 10 minutes VERONA 265 kilometres | 2 hours 55 minutes BY TRAIN Unless you are already in Italy, getting to the Dolomites via train is unlikely to be a good option. The major train stations are no closer than the airports. Additionally, as this is a road trip itinerary, a car is required which is generally easier to organise from an airport. However, if you are arriving from Italy the nearest train stations to Cortina are Calalzo di Cadore, 35 kilometres to the south, or Dobbiacco, 32 kilometres to the north. DRIVING IN THE DOLOMITES For our one-week Dolomites road trip itinerary, you will need to hire a car. This is a road trip to remember. Driving through the remarkable mountain scenery with breath-taking views surrounding you is a fantastic experience. Here are some tips to help prepare for your Dolomites road trip.    HIRING A CAR IN THE DOLOMITES Firstly, all roads in the Dolomites are paved. Therefore, regardless of what you might hear online, a 4×4 is not required to drive in the Dolomites. You might enjoy being slightly higher off the ground, but that’s all you’ll need a 4×4 for. All airports have a good selection of rental car offerings. Be aware that if you hire a car in Innsbruck you will need to cross the Austria – Italy border. Most car hire companies allow this with no extra fee. However, if you break down or have an accident, you will need to liaise between the Austrian office and the Italian roadside services. INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT For British license holders with a plastic card and photo, an International Driving Permit is not required to drive in Italy, even with Brexit. However, if you have a paper license only, then a 1968 International Driving Permit is required. Travellers from other countries should check with their local governments.  An International Driving Permit is validation that you have a licence to drive and does not replace your actual license so make sure you bring both. AUTOSTRADE Some of the major roads in the Dolomites operate on a toll system called the Autostrade. When you pull up to the toll gates, you’ll receive a paper ticket to keep with you until you arrive at the next toll gate. When you hand over your ticket, the attendant will calculate the charge for you. Prices for the Autostrade are based on distance. For a journey from Innsbruck to Cortina (180 kilometres), the fee was €7.50.    DRIVING TIPS The roads in the Dolomites are twisty, scenic, and a joy to drive. It’s pretty straightforward driving, but it can be busy. There are sometimes queues on mountain roads with tourist coaches winding around the hairpins and you are often sharing the road with motorbikes. The distances may appear short but driving in the Dolomites can take a long time given the twisty roads, so allow plenty of time to get to your destination. Road signs are in both Italian and German. BEST TIME FOR A DOLOMITES ROAD TRIP The hiking season in the Dolomites is relatively short. Snow can hang around on higher ground well into summer, making some of the paths impassable. The cold weather and snow can return as early as October. The cable cars close at the end of the ski season and while

some of the larger ones reopen in late May, many others don’t return to service until mid-June. Most rifugios also shut after winter, with some not reopening until mid to late June. Therefore, the best time to do this Dolomites road trip itinerary is from mid-June to late September. The first few weeks of July is ideal when flowers carpet the upper meadows, and the snow should have cleared from the higher trails. If possible, try to avoid August when the school holidays bring large crowds. ALTERNATIVE DOLOMITES ITINERARIES This itinerary moves around quickly in order to capture the best sights and the best hikes the Dolomites has to offer. If you have less time, or you would prefer to move less, here are some alternative itineraries to consider. ALTERNATIVE 5-DAY DOLOMITES ITINERARY To reduce this itinerary to 5 days, remove the Brenta Dolomites by following from Day 1 to Day 5, then spend the final day in Trento before flying out. This will still capture some of the best destinations in the dolomites but skips the more remote hiking. ALTERNATIVE 1-WEEK DOLOMITES ITINERARY If you have a week to spend in the Dolomites but would like to slow it down a little, skip the Brenta Dolomites and Trento, and add one more night at Val di Funes, and one more night in Ortisei. There are plenty of ways to spend time in Val di Funes and the extra time in Ortisei can be spent in the charming town or exploring Alpe di Siusi in more depth. ALTERNATIVE DOLOMITES ITINERARY Finally, if you want to move less, make this a two-centre visit by staying 4 nights in Ortisei and 3 nights in Cortina. These are two popular places in the Dolomites that will allow you to do some great hiking, explore the stunning scenery around Ortisei and Val Gardena, and relax in some of the nicest towns in the Dolomites. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO VISIT THE DOLOMITES? Compared to many other destinations in the Alps, the Dolomites are relatively cost-effective. You could expect to pay somewhere between €90 – €110 per night for a decent budget hotel. A main course at an inexpensive restaurant is around €15 and a beer is usually €5. Prices will be slightly higher in the rifugios which are often quite remote. A small/medium hire car will be around €40 per day including fuel. CABLE CAR COSTS A significant expense in the Dolomites is the cable cars. As you can see from the below table, none of them are very cheap. In our opinion, however, they are a necessary expense. Many of the walks in the Dolomites start from the top of a cable car station. Some of them, Seceda for instance, are breathtaking experiences that shouldn’t be missed. There are family and season tickets that are designed to save money, however, for this itinerary, didn’t find any discount passes they were worth purchasing. DOLOMITES CABLE CAR DETAILS SASS PORDOI hours – 9 AM to 5 PM (Late May to mid-October) | cost – €27 return (adults) LAGAZUOI hours – 9 AM – 4:40 PM (Late May to mid-October) | cost – €25 return (adults) SECEDA hours – 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (mid-May to early-November) | cost – €30 one way, €39.50 return (adults) ALPE DI SUISI hours – 8 AM – 6 PM (late May to early-November) | cost – €16 one way, €24 return (adults) GROSTÉ hours – 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 2 PM – 5 PM (mid-June to late September) | cost – €18 one way, €23 return (adults) THANKS FOR VISITING // WHERE NEXT? A BIG THANK YOU We’ve been providing free travel content on Anywhere We Roam since 2017. If you appreciate what we do, here are some ways you can support us. Thank you! Paul & Mark FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM USE OUR RESOURCES PAGE [ad_2] Source link

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August 5th, 2021

Latemar, Rifugio Torre di Pisa, Dolomiti, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italia (Part 2)

We hiked 15 km (9.3 miles) with an elevation gain of 690 m (up, 2264 feet) and 1220 m (down, 4003 feet) through the wonderful trail that reaches the “Rifugio Torre di Pisa” from Obereggen. It is quite demanding, but feasible. The landscape is always gorgeous, allowing a suggestive view of surrounding mountains. It is one of the most beautiful hikes in the southern part of the Latemar massif. If you visit this area, do not miss it!

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Rifugio Torre di Pisa, Cima Cavignon 2671 mt slm Catena del Latemar Predazzo Trento è aperto nel periodo estivo da metà Giugno a metà Ottobre servizio di Pernottamento e Ristorante Rifugio Torre di Pisa, Cima Cavignon 2671 mt slm, Catena del Latemar, Predazzo, Trento. Situato sulla sommità della cima Cavignon a 2671m nel gruppo del Latemar ed è l'unico rifugio del gruppo.

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In provincia di Bolzano, in Alto Adige, si trovano alcuni dei sentieri più belli da percorrere, molti dei quali con vista direttamnente sulle Dolomiti, patrimonio Unesco. Già a pochi chilometri dal Capoluogo altoatesino, in Val d’Ega, si snodano oltre 500 chilometri di cammini, quelli del Latemarium, un reticolo di percorsi tematici che avvolge una delle vette dolomitiche più affascinanti, il Latemar. Il percorso più panoramico si raggiunge da Obereggen con la seggiovia Oberholz, che porta fino alla piattaforma Latemar.360°, una grande chiocciola di legno attaccata alla montagna a 2.100 metri di altitudine da cui si gode di una vista mozzafiato. Quassù, a più di duemila metri, si trova anche l’avveniristico rifugio Oberholz, una perla architettonica con grandi vetrate pòanoramiche e a più di 2.600 metri la Latemarhütte, detta anche Rifugio Torre di Pisa perché a poca distanza si trova un pinnacolo obliquo alto una ventina di metri e che assomiglia al celebre monumento pisano, raggiungibile attraverso uno dei più bei sentieri delle Dolomiti, dove si può anche soggiornare. Il Latemar e il lago di Carezza @123rf Alcuni sentieri sono adatti anche alle famiglie con bambini piccoli, con informazioni sulla geologia della montagna, sulla flora e la fauna e anche sulle leggende del Latemar. Sentieri che attraversano distese di prati alpini sui quali pascolano gli animali, offrendo ai bambini un divertimento mentre i genitori si godono un po’ di relax sui lettini. C’è persino il sentiero percorribile con il passeggino, il Latemar.Alp. Splendidi sentieri si trovano anche nei dintorni di Merano. Tra i più belli ci sono i sentieri delle rogge (“Waalwege”), itinerari che seguono i corsi d’acqua che un tempo servivano per irrigare i campi. La conca di Merano ha una fittissima rete di questi canali che attraversano luoghi incantevoli e incontaminati. I Sentieri d’acqua meranesi, 84 km circa, da percorrere in uno o più giorni, consentono di fare escursioni tranquille, godendo pienamente della natura, dei frutteti, delle chiesette e dei castelli. I sentieri delle rogge @Ufficio stampa Per i più avventurosi, l’Alta via di Merano è probabilmente il sentiero escursionistico più affascinante delle Alpi. Contrassegnato dal numero 24, gira tutto intorno al Parco Naturale Gruppo di Tessa e viene considerato uno dei più incantevoli sentieri escursionistici. Lunga oltre 80 km, con numerose possibilità di ascesa e discesa e i panorami incantevoli con i “tremila” dell’Alto Adige in primo piano, fu creata da Robert Schönweger ed Helmuth Ellmenreich, guide alpine dell’AVS (Associazione alpina altoatesina) e inaugurata nel 1985. Gli alpinisti allenati e dal passo sicuro percorrono i circa 100 km all’interno del parco in cinque/otto tappe giornaliere, accompagnati da incantevoli viste sulle cime di Merano, sulla Val Venosta e, nelle giornate limpide, anche sulle Dolomiti e sul Massiccio dell’Ortles. Se la parte meridionale è caratterizzata da una vegetazione mediterranea, i tracciati settentrionali consentono l’immersione in un paesaggio alpino d’alta quota. Le Dolomiti, patrimonio Unesco @123rf https://ift.tt/3drPNX9 In Alto Adige, i sentieri più belli all’ombra delle Dolomiti In provincia di Bolzano, in Alto Adige, si trovano alcuni dei sentieri più belli da percorrere, molti dei quali con vista direttamnente sulle Dolomiti, patrimonio Unesco. Già a pochi chilometri dal Capoluogo altoatesino, in Val d’Ega, si snodano oltre 500 chilometri di cammini, quelli del Latemarium, un reticolo di percorsi tematici che avvolge una delle vette dolomitiche più affascinanti, il Latemar. Il percorso più panoramico si raggiunge da Obereggen con la seggiovia Oberholz, che porta fino alla piattaforma Latemar.360°, una grande chiocciola di legno attaccata alla montagna a 2.100 metri di altitudine da cui si gode di una vista mozzafiato. Quassù, a più di duemila metri, si trova anche l’avveniristico rifugio Oberholz, una perla architettonica con grandi vetrate pòanoramiche e a più di 2.600 metri la Latemarhütte, detta anche Rifugio Torre di Pisa perché a poca distanza si trova un pinnacolo obliquo alto una ventina di metri e che assomiglia al celebre monumento pisano, raggiungibile attraverso uno dei più bei sentieri delle Dolomiti, dove si può anche soggiornare. Il Latemar e il lago di Carezza @123rf Alcuni sentieri sono adatti anche alle famiglie con bambini piccoli, con informazioni sulla geologia della montagna, sulla flora e la fauna e anche sulle leggende del Latemar. Sentieri che attraversano distese di prati alpini sui quali pascolano gli animali, offrendo ai bambini un divertimento mentre i genitori si godono un po’ di relax sui lettini. C’è persino il sentiero percorribile con il passeggino, il Latemar.Alp. Splendidi sentieri si trovano anche nei dintorni di Merano. Tra i più belli ci sono i sentieri delle rogge (“Waalwege”), itinerari che seguono i corsi d’acqua che un tempo servivano per irrigare i campi. La conca di Merano ha una fittissima rete di questi canali che attraversano luoghi incantevoli e incontaminati. I Sentieri d’acqua meranesi, 84 km circa, da percorrere in uno o più giorni, consentono di fare escursioni tranquille, godendo pienamente della natura, dei frutteti, delle chiesette e dei castelli. I sentieri delle rogge @Ufficio stampa Per i più avventurosi, l’Alta via di Merano è probabilmente il sentiero escursionistico più affascinante delle Alpi. Contrassegnato dal numero 24, gira tutto intorno al Parco Naturale Gruppo di Tessa e viene considerato uno dei più incantevoli sentieri escursionistici. Lunga oltre 80 km, con numerose possibilità di ascesa e discesa e i panorami incantevoli con i “tremila” dell’Alto Adige in primo piano, fu creata da Robert Schönweger ed Helmuth Ellmenreich, guide alpine dell’AVS (Associazione alpina altoatesina) e inaugurata nel 1985. Gli alpinisti allenati e dal passo sicuro percorrono i circa 100 km all’interno del parco in cinque/otto tappe giornaliere, accompagnati da incantevoli viste sulle cime di Merano, sulla Val Venosta e, nelle giornate limpide, anche sulle Dolomiti e sul Massiccio dell’Ortles. Se la parte meridionale è caratterizzata da una vegetazione mediterranea, i tracciati settentrionali consentono l’immersione in un paesaggio alpino d’alta quota. Le Dolomiti, patrimonio Unesco @123rf In provincia di Bolzano si trovano alcuni dei sentieri più belli da percorrere, molti dei quali con vista sulle Dolomiti, patrimonio Unesco.

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2016 Rifacimento rifugio Torre di Pisa #landscape #dolomiti #dolomites #latemar #mauntains #bmw #bnwsouls #trentinoaltoadige #whatitalyis #eyesopentalent #igtrentino #volgotrentinoaltoadige https://www.instagram.com/p/BxChrkfFOWp/?igshid=1red1d7r3xsn4

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#oberholtzer #rifugio #pampeago #obereggen (presso Ski Center Latemar - Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo)

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SKI CENTER LATEMAR

Ski Center Latemar, Predazzo sits right in the heart of the Italian Dolomites.  Although the Dolomite mountain range has been around since the Triassic Period, UNESCO only declared the Dolomites, along with the Latemar Massif; a World Heritage Site back in 2009.  The limestone mountains have been listed as one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the entire world.  It’s very easy to see why! Rising over 3000 metres above sea level and covering over 547 square miles, the distinctive Dolomites is an area of outstanding natural beauty.  Dramatic vertical walls, sheer cliffs and a density of deep and narrow valleys create the Dolomites unique look.

Dramatic vertical walls and sheer cliffs…welcome to the Italian Dolomites

As well as being a haven for wildlife, the Dolomites is a magnificent human playground with a variety of activities on offer.  In Summer Ski Center Latemar is a hikers paradise with long meadow walks.  For those more daring, there is the opportunity to rock climb or mountain bike down steep alpine descents.  Winter time at Ski Center Latemar and the mountains turn white with a deep covering of snow.  Summer green pastures are now completely covered and skiers and snowboarders convene to carve tracks down the piste.  No matter the season…the Dolomites are alive.

The Dolomites are alive

DAY TRIP TO SKI CENTER LATEMAR

Ski Center Latemar resort sits in the western tip of the Dolomites and can be accessed from any one of the three local villages; Obereggen, Pampeago and Predazzo.  The latter is where we’d be beginning our trip for the day.  Just a short 20 minute drive from our apartment at Aparthotel des Alpes in Cavalese, it isn’t long before we arrive.  Upon arrival to Ski Center Latemar tickets were purchased which covered us for the cable car and ski lift to the top of the mountain and back down again, a ride on the Alpine Coaster Gardonè, which is the very reason for our visit; and lunch at Rifugio Passo Feudo, the restaurant at the very top of Ski Center Latemar.

  The Alpine Coaster Gardonè awaits….yaaaaaaay

OLYMPIC SKI SLOPE

Something very notable at Ski Center Latemar is the Giuseppe Dal Ben Ski Jump Arena of Val di Fiemme.  Host to the World Cup competitions of 1990, the venue has since played host to several national and international events.  Including the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined World Championships in 1991, 2003 and 2013.  Usage is permitted only during training and competitions with many foreign and Italian teams taking advantage of the excellent facilities.  Athletes can be seen jumping off the ski jump directly from the lower car park and main road.  The stadium was named after Giuseppe Dal Ben, a local personality who supported and promoted the values of sport to many generations in the valley of Val di Fiemme.  No activity on the jump today!

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Is that Eddie the Eagle Edwards at the top?

DON’T DILLY DALLY ON THE WAY

There’s no time to dilly-dally.  Lunch time is fast approaching and it’s best not to keep our hungry monkeys waiting.  Much like the cable car at Alpe Cermis in Cavalese, the journey to the top of the Ski Center Latemar is through a clearing between a density of pine trees, but it appears to be much steeper.  Slightly worrying was the fact there wasn’t a single patch of snow to be seen!  As the pine trees become fewer and fewer, the slopes open out and the snow makes an appearance.  The cable car continues upwards above the heads of skiers and snowboarders as they carve their way down the slopes.  There are phenomenal 360° views in every direction.  The Dolomites are truly breathtaking.

Looks like the snow is playing hide and seek

Carving down the piste at Ski Center Latemar

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SNOWMAN AND A SNOWWOMAN?

SNOWBALLS!

At the top of the mountain we stood in wonder and admired the spectacular views that the Dolomites offer in abundance.  Rifugio Passo Feudo is today’s lunch venue, and as it’s lunch time, as you can probably imagine, it’s very busy.  Thankfully we locate a seat in the corner and a waitress approaches almost immediately.  As mentioned previously, the food was included in our ticket price.  Usual grub on offer; traditional breads, pizza, pasta, risotto and a great selection of salads, cold meats and cheeses…tasty!  Lunch over it’s back outside to admire the views of the Pale di San Martino group and the Lagorai chain.   The snow was quite deep so Lily-Belle and Matilda made snow angels and threw lots of snowballs.

There’s always time to make a snow angel

Help….someone let me out

Playing in the deep snow at Ski Center Latemar

DRAKE, BUT NOT THE CANADIAN RAPPER

After lunch we stumbled upon a snowboarder sat in the snow strapping his boots into his bindings.  The Dolomites backdrop was spectacular and the bottom of his board caught my eye…DRAKE…quality snowboards made in Italy.  A quick chat and thankfully the ‘dude’ allowed me to take his photo.  Next for us is a short descent part way down the mountain to ride the Alpine Coaster Gardonè.

DRAKE – Carving up pistes since 1991

LIFE IS FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS

The Alpine Coaster Gardonè nestles inconspicuously into the Latemar mountainside at an altitude of 1650 metres.  The toboggan takes you on a speedy and thrilling descent through the natural beauty of unspoilt meadows and woodlands of the Feudo Woods.  The ride itself is amazing, and fast…well, as fast as you dare to go!  Seating within the toboggan is a little snug and after a short journey upwards, the ride suddenly bursts into life.  120 seconds to get to the top…

…and 90 seconds to get down.  Thankfully you are in complete control of the hair-raising descent with the use of a hand-operated brake.  Pull gently on the brake and take in the beautiful views at your own leisurely pace or ease off and glide effortlessly around the twisty track at speeds of up to 25mph.  Either way, the ride is thrilling for both children and adults alike.  Lily-Belle and I (Daddy) enjoyed the ride so much, we rode it 3 times.  Poor Matilda wasn’t tall enough so she had to sit this one out.  The Alpine Coaster Gardonè ride is exhilarating and well worth the trip up the Ski Center Latemar mountain.

SNOW AND SUNLOUNGERS

Back home in Northern Ireland Lily-Belle and Matilda like to visit the play park after school.  Unfortunately the weather rarely allows their request.  Beside the Baita Gardonè restaurant there is a small play area with plastic tunnels, huts and colourful climbing trains.  Matilda missed out on the Alpine Coaster Gardonè therefore she took full advantage of the play area, as did Lily-Belle.  The play area is situated next to a large decked area with outdoor seating and benches…and sunloungers.  Temperature at Ski Center Latemar isn’t much above minus but that doesn’t stop visitors to the mountain from catching a few rays.  Mummy and Daddy are content to sit on a bench and enjoy a tipple.  Cheers!

A break from Mr Nikon as the girls have fun and play

Quite simply put…cheers

LOO, LOO, SLIDE TO THE LOO

Before we leave Ski Center Latemar there is the usual battle of wills to get our girls to visit the loo.  On this occasion though it was an absolute must as we had one last surprise for Lily-Belle and Matilda.  An indoor slide!  Our girls were astonished to see an indoor slide which took you down to the lower level toilets.  Absolutely no problem getting them to visit the loo once they saw the slide.  However, one go on the slide wasn’t enough and it took us ages to drag them away.  Nightmare!  For those not brave enough to use the slide, fear not, there’s also steps.  What a way to end our day trip to Ski Center Latemar.  Time to nip back to our apartment at Aparthotel des Alpes and get ready for an evening out at Tito il Maso dello Speck.  A great day thus far…loads of fun!

READ ALL ABOUT TITO IL MASO DELLO SPECK IN OUR ALPE CERMIS BLOG

One, two, three….weeee

Sliding to the loo for a number two

Don’t mind if I do slide down to the loo

WOULD WE VISIT AGAIN?

In a nutshell, yes.  Ski Center Latemar has a lot to offer no matter what the season.  The facilities are excellent and the highlight for us was the ride on the Alpine Coaster Gardonè.  Such a thrill!  The views of the Dolomites are astonishing and the natural beauty takes your breath away in every direction.  Stunning!

LILY-BELLE (age 9) SAYS  I know I should say I liked the Alpine Coaster Gardonè best but I really enjoyed the indoor slide going to the toilets.  The slide was so much fun but yes, I did enjoy the Alpine Coaster Gardonè as well.  Snow was much deeper at Ski Center Latemar than at Alpe Cermis so it was great fun making snow angel’s and throwing snowballs.

MATILDA (age 3) SAYS It wasn’t fair because I was too little to go on the ride.  Me and Mummy had fun at the playpark.  The slide was inside…seriously!

Ski Center Latemar and Alpine Coaster Gardonè

Date of trip:  24th March 2018 Website:  click to visit the Ski Center Latemar website Website:  click to visit the Alpine Coaster Gardonè website Special Passo Feudo:  return cable car ticket + return chair lift ticket + 1 run alpine coaster gardonè + 1 lunch at Rifugio Passo Feudo

Adult:  €31.00

Children:  €23.00

note: children under 8 receive a free lift pass, food is purchased separately

Alpine Coaster Gardonè – pricing

Adult:  €5.00 (single run), €19.00 (five runs) and €34.00 (ten runs)

Children:  €3.50 (single run), €14.00 (five runs) and €24.00 (ten runs)

note: children must be a minimum height of 105cm to ride the Alpine Coaster Gardonè – visit website for further info

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