The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 750m average per day.
Walking time: 4.5 to 7 hours per day with optional itineraries.
Type of trek: mountain hike on well marked trails without technical difficulty. There are some aerial passages well equipped with cables.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week.
Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

The roadbook provides sufficient information on the itinerary of your hike. However, it is essential to be able to read a 1:25,000 map and to be sufficiently autonomous in the mountains to be able to tackle the itinerary with confidence, whatever the weather (fog, snow, etc.). Guiding is not included in the self-guided package. You will be crossing areas with no telephone network. For your own safety, you may wish to bring along a radio of the latest generation telephone with satellite connection.

Please note: some névés will be present on the paths until the end of June, in particular on the North slopes. High mountain boots, gaiters and walking poles are essential. Be prepared!

ROAD BOOK

One month prior to departure, we will send you your travel documents. We offer two roadbook versions:

The "paper" version we send by post:
- The Tabacco maps
- 1 road book with all the necessary information for the hike.
- 1 card holder.
- The list of accommodations.

The "digital" version is an application to download on your smartphone, accessible to each of the participants of the file. The information for downloading and using it is sent by e-mail.

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

CLASSIC: 4 nights in a dormitory, in a refuge. Remember to bring your own sleeping bag liner and pillowcase. 1 night in hotel in room for 2 to 4 people.
COMFORT: subjecto to availability on reservation, up to 5 nights in twin bedroom (or triple bedroom)

All accommodation has hot showers, however access to showers is not guaranteed during periods of drought.

MEALS

Breakfasts and dinners are served in accommodation.
Picnics are not included. Some hikers prefer to take the opportunity to eat in mountain refuges along the route or you will need to provide your own picnics or order a picnic lunch the night before at your accommodation.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

The route has been modified to offer one night at the heart of the mountains. As a consequence, day 1 is without luggage transport. We made that choice to offer an enchanting route, limit the environmental impact but also to lower the cost of the journey.

MAPS

Tabacco Map 05 Val Gardena - Alpe di Siusi (1/25000)

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Departure point in Ortisei/ St Ulrich, Val Gardena.

BY TRAIN (and bus)
Paris - Milan - Verone - Bolzano www.oui.sncf www.trenitalia.com
Regular buses between Bolzano/Ortisei/Siusi.
Bolzano - Ortisei - Val Gardena,  Bus no.350, hourly departures, 60 mins transfer
Siusi - Bolzano, Bus no.170, departures every 30 mins, 30 mins transfer
Siusi - Ortisei, Ortisei - Siusi,  Bus no.4 departure every 75mins (from 8.10am / 8.45am), 30 mins transfer
www.valgardena.it/en/bus-schedule      www.sii.bz.it/en

BY CAR
Via Milano, Verona, Bolzano and Val Gardena / Gröden.
Free parking in Seis / Siusi (Seiseralm gondola). From the parking, bus 172 to Ortisei. Start at 11:50 >> 12:25 Ortisei (or 10:50 >>11:25).
https://www.valgardena.it/en/bus-schedule/
Long-term car parks: Ortisei, Val Gardena: parking at Alpe di Siusi gondola 6€ per day.

BY PLANE 
Flights to Venice - Munich - Innsbruck or Milan
Bus or train transfer to Bolzano, then bus transfer to Val Gardena

End point in Seis/ Siusi in the afternoon.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Bolzano :
Feichter hotel: www.hotelfeichter.it
Goldstern hotel: www.goldenstern.it
Val Gardena Tourist Office: www.valgardena.it
Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) Tourist Office: www.seiseralm.it www.seiser-alm.it/en
If you wish to extend your stay with a supplementary night(s) before or after your tour it is possible, please contact us.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

In case of delay please inform us on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Lightweight down jacket
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches (0.40L to 0.50L)
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT

You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your luggage will be transported daily between accommodation (except the first night) by our logistics vehicle where access is not always easy.
Luggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs! 

YOUR BACKPACK FOR YOUR NIGHTS WITHOUT LUGGAGE

On night 1, your luggage won't be dropped off at your accommodation (you will get it back the day after). Here are the things to bring with you (about 2 kilos are enough!):

• small toiletries bag
• sleeping bag liner sheet
• change of clothes for the day after (bare necessities!) and comfortable for the evening.