The Practical
Corvara centre-based week
Schedule
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| Tues 11th July |
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Easyjet EZY8295 ETD Gatwick 12-30 hrs ETA Venice Marco Polo 15-40 hrs (K4VF6C6)
Water taxi to Central Venice |
Hotel San Zulian,
San Marco 527,
San Marco,
Venice
+39 041 522 5872
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| Wed 12th July |
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Self-Guiding around Corvara |
Sporthotel Panorama
Str. Sciuz, 1, 39033 Corvara in Badia BZ, Italy
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| Thurs 13th July |
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Self-Guiding around Corvara |
Sporthotel Panorama |
| Fri 14th July |
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Self-Guiding around Corvara |
Sporthotel Panorama |
| Sat 15th July |
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Self-Guiding around Corvara |
Sporthotel Panorama |
| Sun 16th July |
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Self-Guiding around Corvara |
Sporthotel Panorama |
| Mon 17th July |
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Self-Guiding around Corvara |
Sporthotel Panorama |
| Tues 18th July |
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Self-Guiding around Corvara |
Sporthotel Panorama |
| Wed 19th July |
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Sue transfer to Venice Marco Polo
Easyjet EZY6558 ETD Venice Marco Polo 16-15 hrs ETA Gatwick 17-30 hrs (K4V8GDG)
Jim, Lesley, Mick remain in Corvara
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Sporthotel Panorama HB |
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| Courtesy of Colletts Mountain Holidays |
| Thurs 20th July |
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Sella hut-to-hut Stage 1.
Corvara to Arabba, via the Pralongia Plateau
13.5km, 576m ascent, 921m descent
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Hotel Malita, Arabba |
| Fri 21st July |
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Sella hut-to-hut Stage 2.
Viel dal Pan, the Marmolada, and the Val di Fassa
6.3km, 125m ascent, 241m descent
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Chalet Queen, Alba |
| Sat 22nd July |
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Sella hut-to-hut Stage 3.
Sassolungo and the Rosengarten
11.7km, 665m ascent, 621m descent
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Rifugio Tierser Alpl |
| Sun 23rd July |
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Sella hut-to-hut Stage 4.
The Alpe di Siusi
13.3km, 424m ascent, 596m descent
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Hotel Villa Emilia, Ortisei |
| Mon 24th July |
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Sella hut-to-hut Stage 5.
Seceda and the Puez-Odle Natural Park
11km, 283m ascent, 1182m descent
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Garni Morene, Selva B&B |
| Tues 25th July |
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Sella hut-to-hut Stage 6.
Selva to the Alta Badia
9.3km, 166m ascent, 888m descent
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Sporthotel Panorama HB |
| Wed 26th July |
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Easyjet EZY6558 ETD Venice Marco Polo 16-15 hrs ETA Gatwick 17-30 hrs (K4VF729) |
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| Easy & Idyllic Walks |
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Dist |
Time |
Ascent |
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Pralongia Plateau |
10km |
4-5hrs |
250m |
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This undulating plateau walk through upland flower pastures provides magnificent views of the entire Alta Badia and many major Dolomite peaks too. Welcoming mountain lodges, known as Rifugios or Utia, are interspersed along the way.
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| Piscadu Waterfalls |
8.5km |
3–4hrs |
170m |
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A day of exquisite flower pastures and breathtaking scenery: the staggering cliffs of the Sella massif, the famed Via Ferrata Tridentina and cascading waterfalls. Later, the wider valley will bewitch you with treats like Colfosco’s beautiful onion-domed church.
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| Val Badia Way |
7.5km |
3hrs |
100m |
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This is a delightful valley walk taking in picturesque hamlets and farmsteads. Meandering woodland footpaths give way to enchanting flower meadows with inspirational views across the valley to the vast Sas dla Crusc rockface.
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| Viel Del Pan |
7km |
3–4hrs |
250m |
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Explore an old smuggling route above Arabba. Marvel at the Marmolada and Lake Fedaia on the opposite side of the valley. High adventure for not too much effort. It’s a flower-strewn feast in June & July.
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| Runch Hut Round |
9km |
3–4hrs |
75m |
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A glorious mountain walk under the startling rockface of the Fanes massif. Start at the iconic Santa Croce rifugio and chapel. This is a day of sensational views, prolific flower meadows and idyllic woodland.
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| Falzarego WW1 circuit |
5km |
2–3hrs |
200m |
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A spectacular shorter walk around the Falzarego pass. On this route you can expect great high-level views and an alpine feel, combined with rich World War 1 history, including a visit to the ruins of the Italian military hospital.
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| Modern Classics Walks |
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Dist |
Time |
Ascent |
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Pralongia Plateau |
10km |
4-5hrs |
250m |
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This undulating plateau walk through upland flower pastures provides magnificent views of the entire Alta Badia and many major Dolomite peaks too. Welcoming mountain lodges, known as Rifugios or Utia, are interspersed along the way.
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Sas Ciampact
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10km |
5hrs |
700m |
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This is a day of dramatic lunar landscapes on the summit plateau of the Puez massif. The views of the sheer and colossal flanks of the Sella massif to the south will captivate you throughout.
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| Nuvolau Summit |
9.5km |
4–5hrs |
470m |
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High above Cortina, this is a hike of unbeatable 360° panoramas, especially from Rifugio Nuvolau, the oldest lodge in the area. On the return leg, you see remains of WW1 trenches and experience the rocky drama of Cinque Torri and Tofana.
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| Runch Hut Round |
9km |
3–4hrs |
75m |
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A glorious mountain walk under the startling rockface of the Fanes massif. Start at the iconic Santa Croce rifugio and chapel. This is a day of sensational views, prolific flower meadows and idyllic woodland.
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| The Pinnacles |
7.25km |
4-5hrs |
640m |
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Ascend through meadows rich in flora and fauna to the unique fortress-like rock structures we call the Pinnacles. You are rewarded at the top with stunning views north over the Alta Badia and south to three Dolomite giants: Marmolada, Pelmo & Civetta.
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| Lagazuoi Tunnels |
5km |
3–4hrs |
650m |
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This walk explores 1100m of tunnels in a living history museum of WWI life and conditions. The alternative descent from the summit through WWI trenches and fortifications will astound you.
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Day walks from Corvara - Garmin GPS Data
| Day |
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Distance |
Time |
Elevation in meters |
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Km |
Elapsed
Hrs-Mins |
Moving
Hrs-Mins |
Gain |
Loss |
Min |
Max |
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Val Badia Way |
9.04 |
3H47 |
2H14 |
263 |
69 |
1,322 |
1,527 |
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Falzarego Pass |
6.17 |
4H38 |
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250 |
253 |
1,974 |
2,201 |
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Pralongia |
12.27 |
5H02 |
2H33 |
316 |
431 |
1,411 |
2,135 |
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Pisciadu Falls |
10.2 |
3H55 |
2H17 |
400 |
404 |
1,522 |
1,840 |
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Santa Croce |
2.2 |
2H15 |
0H47 |
87 |
96 |
2,010 |
2,054 |
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The Pinnacles |
3.11 |
2H34 |
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320 |
205 |
2,080 |
2,372 |
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42.99 |
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1,636 |
1,458 |
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Accommodation
Sporthotel Panorama
Str. Sciuz, 1, 39033 Corvara in Badia BZ, Italy
Sporthotel Panorama
The bar
Room 304
My single room for the last night
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