Dolomites La Vita E L’Avventura! Life and Adventure in Italy! Trip Overview
DOLOMITES LA VITA E L’AVVENTURA! LIFE AND ADVENTURE IN ITALY! TRIP OVERVIEW
La Vita e l’avventura! That’s our motto on this mountaineering trip of a lifetime in the Dolomites. Italy is the land of beauty: beautiful cities, food, people, and art. It’s no surprise that its alpine style sets the bar for bellissimo. The Dolomites tower in jagged spires and buttresses of limestone. Sunsets cast pink light magic that dances through the sky. Spend your days walking the Alta Vias (high paths) and spend your nights in refugios nestled in the alpine glow. Summit impressive passes, rock climb the ancient formations, and explore mountain tunnels used in World War I. You won’t have to remove your rose colored lenses as you trek these incredible footpaths. Che bello! EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Alpine trek through the famous Dolomite mountains • Climb the Via Ferrattas of Cinque Torri • Try your hand at canyoning among beautiful alpine lakes • Grab a harness, tie in, and experience some of the best views in all of Europe DAY 1-2
Depart the USA! Once you arrive in Venice, you will drive North to the beautiful mountain town of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
DAY 3-4
Get acclimated! Explore this thriving area, a popular ski town in the winters, and enjoy a day hike or two in Fanes National Park. This is a place you’ll come to know and love from above. You will meet your Italian guides, and run through the basics of the Via Ferrata or “Iron road.” After a safety briefing, you ‘ll scramble above town and lock into the metal cables snaking high into the Dolomiti. The “Iron Road” will take you to new highs with an incredible view and sense of accomplishment. DAY 5-10
Strap on your boots and get ready for some beautiful hiking. Today you’ll beginning trekking from refugio to refugio and soaking in incredible views along the way. Immerse yourself in the history of this area as you descend into tunnels crafted during World War I. Along the way you’ll stop to rock climb at Cinque Torri, the heart of Italian rock climbing. This is an experience you’ll never forget! *Headlamps and smiles encouraged.
*Itinerary and order of activities subject to variation. DAY 11-12
Wash your hikes down with some authentic Italian Pizza and gear up for your next adventure! Today you will explore the inverted world, descending into the canyons and waterways of Parc National du Dolomiti Friulane. Canyoneering offers a unique vantage point to the inner Dolomiti world, and you’ll learn the techniques to take you there. Rappel into caverns carved by water, scramble across boulders, jump off waterfalls, and drop into the subterranean road less traveled.
DAY 13-14
You’ll be sad to leave these glorious mountains, but excited for the adventure ahead! Today you’ll tour a city marked by masquerade, mystery and a whole lot of water: Venice! Enjoy a final Banquet dinner with your group and prep for the travel day ahead. Depart Venice and head home to the good ole U-S-of-A! “My favorite moment of the trip was having Moonup in a field of wildflowers high up in the Dolomites”
» MAY MCDONNELL, CHARLOTTE, NC TRIP DETAILS
DATES JUNE 8-21 • JUNE 24-JULY 7 • JULY 10-23
COST $5,495
LENGTH 14 Days
CURRENT GRADE FOR 2020-2021 YEAR 9th-10th
CHALLENGE LEVEL Challenging
BEGINS/ENDS Venice, Italy (VCE) Suggested flight details provided upon acceptance
GROUP SIZE 13 Students
AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST $1,600
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Two dynamic trip leaders • Professionally outfitted activities • Trekking • Rock climbing • Canyoneering • Accommodations • Mountain refugios • Hostels • Private ground transportation • All meals • Photos taken during your trip
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Airfare to and from Venice, Italy (VCE) • Baggage fees • Personal clothing + equipment • Full clothing + equipment list provided upon acceptance • Personal spending money ($150 recommended) • Trip insurance (Highly recommended)
CONTACT Harrison Newman ADMISSIONS [email protected] EXPERIENCE MOONDANCE IN 2021
Moondance Adventures | 800.832.5229 | [email protected] | PO Box 23350, Nashville, TN 37202