Before your trip
Passports, visas & vaccinations
You’ll need a passport that’s valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of
your trip. We also need your passport details to book any flights included in your
trip fare so please provide us with your passport details as swiftly as possible,
ensuring that they’re 100% accurate (passport name, number, nationality, expiry date). If you’re a citizen of USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK you won’t need a visa to enter Western Europe for stays of up to 90 days. If you’re a citizen of another country please check with your nearest French, Italian, Swiss and Iceland Embassies about entry requirements, and if you need any assistance please let us know. No vaccines are required for Europe however, for the most up-to-date recommendations, check with your doctor or travel clinic.
Travel and health insurance
To help you prepare for this trip, we’ve gathered some useful information together! Some
things, such as flights and insurance will be relevant sooner; and some things such as gear
will be relevant closer to departure.
Your Trip Information
You’ve booked!
What’s next?
Within a week of booking:
pay deposit, confirm your contract and log into your Travel Wallet
Sooner rather than later:
check passport, arrange travel insurance and book your flights, start your training regime and get fit!
Four months before your trip: if sending a cheque, please mail
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Travel agencies
We recommend booking your flights through our preferred travel partner – Fuzion Travel. They’re our experienced hand-picked experts in travel, passionate about what they do, and will tailor-make your flight itinerary to match your Active Adventures tour.
Get in touch with them directly by email – active@ fuziontravel.co.nz or on 1 800 TRAVEL. Let them know your preferred travel plans, including any stopovers or extra nights’ accommodation, and they will put everything in place for you. They offer a total travel solution and five star service that you’ll want to tell your friends about!
Extra hotel accommodation
We can arrange additional hotel accommodation for you
at one of our preferred hotels if you plan to arrive early or
leave later than your trip end date. The best way to make a booking is to request the hotel, dates and room types you require through your Travel details Step 3 Page.
Flights
International flights
Geneva Switzerland is the gateway to the Mont Blanc region, Milan Italy is the gateway to the Italian Lakes District, Venice Italy is the gateway to the Dolomites region and Reykjavík Iceland is the gateway to the Stelkur and Lundi trips. Most international routes fly into these cities direct.
From Australia/New Zealand: Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qantas and Singapore Airlines fly from Auckland and/or Sydney via Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai.
From Canada: Air Canada, Lufthansa KLM, Wow Air and Icelandair all have direct flights and/or connections via Toronto.
From UK: British Airways, Swiss Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Wow Air and numerous budget operators offer direct flights to Geneva, Milan and Venice and Reykjavík.
From USA: Connections to Geneva, Milan, Venice or Reykjavík are usually via New York, or Chicago.
Airline luggage
We recommend packing valuable and essential items in your carry-on luggage (change of clothing, medication etc.) in case your luggage is delayed, and keeping your hiking boots at the top on your main piece of luggage – or wearing these to save weight.
Arriving and departing Europe
Customs and immigration
Customs and Immigration are swift and efficient in Europe. You’ll have your passport and return air tickets checked when you first arrive (see Visas above). Your luggage may be checked for fruit, dairy and organic products – it’s best to declare anything.
Geneva airport transport – ‘Tour du Mont Blanc’
Geneva Airport (GVA) is 99 kilometres (61 miles) northwest of Chamonix. As part of your trip, we’ll pick you up from Geneva International airport on Day One of your trip - though if you’re looking to get to Chamonix earlier, the best option is an economical and efficient transfer service from Geneva airport to Chamonix. Costs range from 16-27€ (US$18-32) for a shared or private transfer and there are many operators. Check out www. ouibus.com and www.alpybus.com to make a booking. If you’re already in Chamonix on Day One then we’ll meet you there.
To get from Geneva Airport into the central city, the train is the easiest option. This costs CHF5.40 ~ US$5.40 (or you can get a free ticket for up to 80 minutes from a vending machine next to the baggage carousels prior to exiting into the airport proper). The train station is to the left and downstairs, and all trains from the airport go via the Central Station – it’s the first stop. You can obtain a free return ticket from your hotel too.
Milan airport transport – ‘Dolce Vita’
Milan Malpensa Airport (MPX) is 54 kilometres (33 miles) northwest of central Milan. Unless you’re looking to spend a few days in Milan before your trip, we suggest you stay close to Malpensa Airport. There are efficient train services that depart from outside the arrivals area in Terminal 1 (1 hour, 14€ ~ US$16 one-way) or the bus service that departs every 20 minutes from terminal 1 (50 minutes, 8€ ~ US$9 one-way). Private transfers in taxi are available from outside any terminal at a cost of 90€ ~ US$105 .
Venice airport transport – ‘Dolomiti’
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 14 kilometres (8.5 miles) from Venice city. Venice city has mostly gondolas and ferry’s to get around, as there are no roads in the city itself. Therefore, we meet you at the Venice Airport as we can
drive here.
To catch a ferry from the airport into San Marco Piazza in Venice City, or back, there are ferries that depart every half hour all throughout the day and take just over 1 hour through the Grand Canal – check out the Orange line on
www.Alilaguna.it, this costs 15€ ~ US$18 one way or 27€ ~ US$32 return.
Reykjavík airport transport - ‘Stelkur’ & ‘Lundi’
Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is 48 kilometres (30 miles) from Reykjavík City and Reykjavík Domestic Airport. There are sufficient bus services that depart from outside the arrivals area, there is a small ticket office for Airport Direct to the right as you exit customs, the buses will be waiting just outside the exit. The bus will stop at most hotels including our joining hotel, this costs approximately 32€ ~ US$32 one way - airportdirect.is/.
The best transport option between the two Airports is to book through Flybus. They offer a straight service between the two Airports daily, every 30 minutes between 3am and 2.30pm every day. The cost is around 3.999 ISK (US$35) per person and it is best to pre-book online.
What if there’s an emergency?
Flight delays
If your flight is delayed, or you can’t travel for any reason and aren’t able to get to your pre-arranged meeting place on time, please let us know as soon as you can. Flight delays and missed connections do happen from time to time so we’re pretty accustomed to dealing with them. It’s all part of the whole travel experience, so if it does happen to you, we’ll help you get to where you need to be. You’ll need to cover any additional costs incurred by your flight delay, so keep all receipts in case you need them later to support an insurance claim. If you can, we recommend arriving earlier to be on the safe side.
Luggage delays
As with flight delays, losing your luggage does happen from time to time and we can easily help you deal with this. If your luggage doesn’t arrive with you for any reason, you’ll be directed to the airport baggage claim service where the relevant details will be taken down – please provide your trip leader’s phone number as your contact number (on OBI Step 6 page). You’ll be given a luggage tracking number and the bags should eventually be delivered to your hotel. If your luggage hasn’t arrived by the time your trip starts, give your Active Adventures Europe trip leader the tracking number and they can ensure your luggage gets to the right place. They’ll also help you buy whatever you need until your luggage arrives too! We recommend travelling with a spare set of clothes in your carry-on luggage, and your hiking boots on your feet, just in case your luggage doesn’t
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Emergency contacts
Please call the of the numbers below, depending on your
situation:
Less than 24 hours before your trip: Your Active Adventures Europe trip leader - their details will be confirmed on your Trip details Trip Summary Step 6 page before your trip begins.
More than 24 hours before your trip: Client Services Team, who’re based in New Zealand. Phone +64 27 839 6538.
Non-emergency contacts
For non-emergencies, please contact our New Zealand office using the details below. If the office is unattended (outside of New Zealand business hours), please leave a message so we can pick it up and respond as soon as we can.
Free phone: 1 800 661 9073 (USA, Canada & Australia) Free phone: 0808 234 7780 (UK)
Free phone: 0800 234 726 (NZ) Worldwide: +64 3 450 0414, ext 1
Email: [email protected]
This + symbol stands for the international prefix of the country you are calling from. Some examples of these prefixes are: Australia: 0011; New Zealand: 00; UK: 00; USA: 011
Your Active Adventures Europe Trip
Your group
We get a real variety of people on our trips and they all seem to have one thing in common - a love of the outdoors! Our group sizes range from a minimum of four people to a maximum of fourteen, generally with a mix of singles, couples and friends.
Your guides
Your trip will be operated by an Active Adventures Europe trip leader, along with several local specialist guides. Your
trip leader will ensure you’re well informed about the
country and region you’re in, as well as ensuring everything runs smoothly - from activities and accommodations to restaurants and transport. The local guides are there to help you learn more about each unique area you visit throughout the trip. While our trip leaders are very talented, they’re not mind readers – so if something’s up, please let
them know. Rooming
Our trip fares are based on a twin-share rate (two people
per room), so we’ll team you up with someone of the same
gender to share with if you’re on your own, or of course you can share with your travel partner. Standard rooming in Europe has two single beds in it; a double room may be two single beds pushed together with double sheets and a twin room may be two single beds quite close next to each other with separate sheets. Triple sharing is sometimes an option if you prefer, though it may not be available everywhere we stay. Just let us know and we’ll see what we can do!
Single room option
If you’d prefer not to share a room, we have a single supplement option for an additional fare. If you purchase a single supplement, we’ll arrange for you to have your own room throughout the trip. In certain places, single rooms aren’t available and the price of the single supplement takes this into account. Single rooms can be very limited, so please check with us for single rooming options.
Bathrooms
Generally speaking, in most places you stay, you’ll have an ensuite or private bathroom. In some places we use two-bedroom units, in which case you may be sharing a separate bathroom between two to four people. In certain places, ie; the refuge/refugio’s and mountain cabin’s, there may be a large bathroom with private cubicles which is shared by everyone at that accommodation.
Time in New Zealand
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, it’s 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Water
Tap water in France, Italy, Switzerland and Iceland is generally safe to drink.
Food
French, Italian, or Swiss cuisine is varied and delicious, usually incorporating lots of fresh produce, cheese, local meats, bread and pastries. Icelandic cuisine is famous for their local seafood, specifically their cod as well as lamb, bread and skyr- a soft yogurt-like cheese. The sheer abundance and variety of produce, wine and meats will
satisfy any palate.
Vegetarian options are varied whereas vegan choices are slightly more limited though if you let us know beforehand we’ll make sure you have options! We provide drinking water and you’ll be able to buy espresso and/or alcohol (and other drinks) in most places.
Vegetarians should ask for ‘un plat vegetarien’ – in France, ‘un piatto vegetariano’ – in Italy or ‘grænmetisréttur’ – in Icelandic (a vegetarian dish) or try saying ‘je suis un vegetarien’ – in France, ‘sono vegetariano’ – in Italy or ‘Ég er grænmetisæta’ – in Icelandic (I’m a vegetarian) just to be on the safe side. Vegan choices may be limited but we’ll do our best to help find things you may like. While gluten-free meals are possible, there may not be a huge variety available for gluten-free options either - as most local breads and pastries contain gluten. Dinner meals are often very late in the evening too as per the local customs.
Dietary requirements
If you have any particular dietary requirements, please let us know. We’re accustomed to working with the following
diets, however if you have any other dietary needs or
allergies, let us know so that we can plan in advance:
• omnivore (I eat red and white meat, pork, chicken, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables)
• no red meat (I eat chicken, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables)
• no pork (I eat beef, lamb, chicken and fish)
• fishatarian (I eat fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables)
• vegetarian (I eat dairy, fruit and vegetables)
• vegan (I eat fruit and vegetables, no dairy or animal products)
• gluten intolerant (I can’t eat wheat, rye, barley or oats)
• lactose intolerant (I can’t eat dairy products)
Medical issues, allergies and other information
If you have a medical issue, allergy or recent injury, please let us know – we’ll be sure this information gets passed on to your guide discreetly. If you have an allergy, please also let us know whether your allergy is mild or severe (severe being an anaphylactic reaction) so we can be prepared. We love knowing about anniversaries, honeymoons and birthdays too!
Transport
Your trip fare includes all ground transport, except some
airport transfers and if you arrive or depart a day or two either side of the trip. When we’re not on the trails you’ll be
transported in .. with air conditioning, a good sound system, seat belts and comfy seats are all prerequisites!
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Money
Currency
The currency in France and Italy is the Euro €, in
Switzerland it’s the Swiss Franc CHF and in Iceland it’s the Icleandic Króna kr. In Switzerland if you’re near the border (ie Geneva or while on your Tour du Mont Blanc trip) most places will accept Euro’s for payment, though they’ll charge you extra for this convenience. For an up-to-date currency conversion please see www.xe.com.
Forms of payment
We recommend you bring a variety of payment options with you – local currency, an ATM card, and a credit card or
two.
Cash: It’s only possible to use Euros in France and Italy, Swiss Francs when in Switzerland and Krónas in Iceland, as other currencies aren’t accepted. When receiving local currency, ask for smaller denominations - large bills are harder to use for smaller purchases.
ATM/Debit cards: ATMs linked with the Cirrus, Plus or Link system are available in most major towns in the Alps. If your debit or credit card has a pin number associated with it you’ll be able to withdraw cash from your home accounts.
Credit cards: Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most places, whereas AMEX is less readily accepted. Credit cards often give the best exchange rate when making a purchase.
You should notify your bank you’ll be using your cards overseas before leaving home and be aware your bank may charge a fee for each foreign ATM/Credit card transaction.
Spending money
Your trip fare includes all transportation, guiding, meals and activities (except any optional activities). We recommend bringing around 250€ (~US$300) with you, with the option to withdraw more if required. A meal on your day off may cost 20€ ~US$23 per main course with a drrink costing between 4-8€ ~US$ beer, ~2€ ~US$ soft drink. If you’re keen to take part in an extra actvity during your free time, expect to pay about 55€ ~US$65 per half day activity.
Tipping
Most people do choose to tip their Active Adventures guides and local guides at the end of an awesome trip. Up to EURO€100 ~ US$120 per person per guide seems to be the norm, however less, more or not at all is also fine too.
About Europe
Altitude
Altitude isn’t really a factor in this region, (even though we’re in the Alps!) as the highest elevations on our trips is around 2,600 metres (8,500 feet). Although, if you choose to go up the cable car from Chamonix to Aiguille du Midi on the Tour du Mont Blanc, you’ll be quickly entering an area where the altitude is a factor, going up to 3,842 metres (12,604 feet) and even then you’ll only be up there for a short space of time.
Language
French is the main language of France and the region of Switzerland you’ll be visiting if you’re booked for the Mont Blanc trip. Italian is the main language in Italy though German is also common in the Dolomite region of Italy. Icelandic is the main language in Iceland. English is spoken in most hotels, airports and tourist areas though not everywhere. Your Active Adventures Europe trip leader will be there to translate for you in most scenarios, though if you can, it’s worth learning a few basic French and Italian phrases before you come over.
Flexibility
When it comes to adventure travel, it’s always worth expecting the unexpected! Occasionally we have to deal with things like the weather or the environment throwing something in the path of our best laid plans. Our priority is always to run a safe and enjoyable trip, and we always have a plan B in mind. All we ask is you be open to things changing and know our top priority is your safety, best interests and enjoyment!
Safety
While the Alps of France, Switzerland, Italy and Iceland are pretty safe places, we recommend taking the same precautions you would anywhere else - just to be on the safe side! Pickpockets occasionally operate in areas where visitors are found so we suggest you leave any valuables you don’t need with you in the hotel safe (e.g. passports, credit cards). A copy of your passport and any valuables
you do need with you should be kept in a passport wallet
under your clothes and a small amount of money in your pocket/purse. It’s also a good idea to take a taxi after dark rather than walking.
Drones
Very occassionally we get requests to bring drone’s along on our trips though as they’re aerial machines. It’s fine to fly them around your own property or in places like at the beach, though they’re not permitted in public places such as conservation land, or over other people’s property without their express permission. All of our hiking/biking/kayaking activities are on conservation land so this means you wouldn’t be able to use it on any activity during your trip. It’s perfectly OK to use hand-held cameras and video equipment at any time throughout your travels, so we suggest bringing a good camera along and leaving your
drone at home.
Time in Europe
For the majority of the summer season, these regions of France, Italy and Switzerland are 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) whilst Iceland is on GMT time.
WiFi
WiFi is available at most accommodations if bringing a smart phone or iPad, though the connection can sometimes be a bit sporadic. You can bring a cell phone though we’re sometimes without reception. Check with your provider about international access and costs before leaving home.
Electricity
Electricity is available almost everywhere here. European countries operate on a 220V AC system with the Plug Type C shown here. If your country doesn’t use a 220V AC system (e.g. USA = 110V AC) you may need an AC converter (readily available from travel stores and airport shops), however many appliances have inbuilt ones these days (e.g. iPods, laptops and camera chargers). If in doubt, ask at your nearest camera or electrical store before you
leave home.
Weather
The seasons in the European Alps mirror those of the Northern Hemisphere, so the best time to visit is in the summer between June and September/October. To monitor
European weather please head to: https://www.woeurope. eu/
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Starting and ending your trip
Trip start details
Your ‘Dolomiti’ trip starts in Venice and we’ll meet you on
the day your trip starts at: Venice Marco Polo Airport, 11am
Next to the Relay Newsagent (navy blue #1 location on the airport map) - it’s located just outside the arrivals area, you’ll need to make your way downstairs to the ground floor (piano terra) for 11am.
Flight arrival details
If you’re flying into Venice Airport on the first morning, please make sure your flight arrives by 9am. For more information on booking flights, please refer above on Page
2.
First day activity
After driving to Cortina, you’ll head out on a gentle hike on the first day of the trip, so make sure you have the gear you need somewhere handy!
Trip end details
Your ‘Dolomiti’ trip ends in Venice and we have two drop off locations for you to choose from:
• Venice Marco Polo Airport, 12pm in time for flights
listed below
• Ferry terminal at the Venice airport, to transfer into Venice city
Flight departure details
If you’re flying out of Venice Airport on the last afternoon, your flight should depart after 2pm for an international flight.
Extra time in Venice
If you’ve got some spare time and would like to see some of Venice we highly recommend adding on a few days either side of your trip to do this! As the capital of the Veneto Region of Northern Italy, Venice actually lies on 117 small islands that are connected by a series of bridges and separated by a network of canals. Visit the St. Mark’s Basilica, it’s a sublime piece of architecture that has stood the test of time since its creation in 1092 and remains one of the most important religious buildings in Northern Italy. Canale Grande is the largest canal, more like a river, only four bridges span the grand canal as generally people and tourists travel along the canal, not over it. Consider walking along sections of the canal, admiring the buildings that line it, and watching the busy water traffic of Venice. Or if you’re looking for a spot of relaxation and to get away from the bulk of the tourists, the Lido is the place to go. This separate island creates a barrier between Venice and the Adriatic Sea and features a long stretch of beautiful beach to enjoy.
General Information
Fitness
As an Activity Level 3-4 trip, you’ll need a solid level of
fitness for the ‘Dolomiti’ trip. We’ll get you into the back country to experience the Dolomites scenery up close, typically, hikes on the ‘Dolomiti’ trip range between two and seven hours to complete, with shorter options available on most days. So get out there with a daypack on and train so you’ll be ready to join us! While you don’t have to be extremely fit, you should be in the habit of doing regular aerobic exercise, ideally involving some up hills and down hills and perhaps even carrying a pack! With a little preparation before your trip begins, you’ll enjoy the active
and outdoor nature of your trip all the more. Please head to our Fitness Guide for great tips on how to prepare along with a workout plan!
Accommodation
We’ve selected the accommodation on the ‘Dolomiti’ trip for the unique character and adventuresome feel – this trip is not designed as a tour of the fanciest hotels in Italy. We prefer to stay in quaint, comfortable B&B’s and mountain lodges.
Laundry
We recommend bringing enough clothing to not to have to bother with laundry during your ‘Dolomiti’ trip, Laundry can be quite expensive (usually around €2.50 per item and takes 24 hours) so if you need to do this the best time will be after your Natural Park trek once we arrive into Cortina d’Ampezzo. While there maybe opportunities to do laundry elsewhere if need be they won’t be as convenient.
General Equipment & Gear
Trip luggage & daypack
You’ll need one piece of luggage on your ‘Dolomiti’ trip, plus a sturdy daypack for your days out on the trail. Your main piece of luggage can be anything from a backpack, to a sports bag with wheels or a suitcase.
You’ll also need a good quality trekking daypack 25-30 litres (2000 cubic inches) to use throughout the days on the trails. It must be well fitting with supportive shoulder straps, a rain cover and a waist-strap. Look for a daypack with wide straps too, as these are generally the most comfortable. It should be large enough for your water bottle, raincoat, fleece, camera and personal items. NOTE: Your daypack could double as your overngiht trekking pack if you bring along a 30-40 litres size (2000- 3000 cubic inches).
Hiking boots
You’ll need a good, comfortable, well worn-in pair of hiking boots for your ‘Dolomiti’ trip as you’ll use them most days. We recommend boots with good ankle support and a solid tread/sole. Here’s a wee youtube video we’ve put together on what boots you’ll need to bring along.
Rain jacket and pants
You’ll need to carry a waterproof, windproof and breathable rain jacket and some rain pants for your ‘Dolomiti’ trip. A poncho won’t cut the mustard! You need a jacket that’s not too light (it won’t keep you dry properly and you’ll get cold), not too heavy (or you’ll get too hot while hiking) and with a decent hood. If you don’t already own a waterproof jacket, we recommend chatting to your local outdoor retailer and getting equipped.
Hiking poles
We strongly suggest bringing one or two telescopic hiking poles on your trip, or renting some from us [OBI Step 4 page]. Poles help support your knees on ascents and descents, give greater support for your limbs, and assist with balance when going over uneven terrain. We all use
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Activity choices
Day 8
After hiking to Rifugio Averau this morning, we head further up into the mountains this afternoon – where you have the choice of either going out on a via ferrata, or hiking the ridgeline. Both options have stunning views, it simply depends on what you prefer. These options are no additional cost though must be prearranged at least one month in advance. You have the choice of the following two
options:
• Via Ferrata Cinque Torri
• Hike with cable car access
Via Ferrata Cinque Torri
One of the standout activities of the ‘Dolomiti’ trip! We’ll don helmets, harnesses and safety gear, and with our expert guides embark on a fixed cable (via ferrata) hike of Mount Averau. Once at the summit you’ll see the entire Dolomite mountain range. It’s a challenging hike, so we’ve got an alternative option if you’d prefer.
Hike with cable car access
If you prefer to hike instead of trying the via ferrata, an alternative option is to hop onto the cable car and hike the ridgeline above the refugio this afternoon instead. Once again, the views from here down the Cortina Valley and over the Southern Dolomite ranges are fabulous.
Trekking through the
Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park
The three day trek through Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park will definitely be one of the most memorable aspects of your trip! This amazing trek will take you past sheer granite peaks, snowclad mountains and glacial lakes. While it might be a bit of a challenge, the rewards are well and truly worth it! The trek is close to sea level so you won’t be dealing with any altitude factors. The trail is 43 kilometres (26 miles) in total length and we average around 6 hours or 14 kilometres (9 miles) per day. The greatest elevation reached is 2,200 metres (7,220 feet) in the Natural Park. The trails are very well maintained so finding your way is never a problem. If you’ve not done a multi-day trek before and would like some expert advice on how to prepare for one, get in touch!
Rifugio’s
During the trek in Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park you’ll be spending two nights in mountain lodges, known locally as rifugio’s. All rooms have individual beds (no double beds), and share bathrooms. Some rooms have 2, 3 or 4 beds too, so you may end up sharing a room as refugio owners will not turn people away. Meals are served in the restaurant and there’s a bar that accepts euros and credit cards if you fancy a drink.
What do I carry?
You’ll only be carrying the gear on the list your guides will provide you with the night before - your excess gear and luggage will be stored securely for you in Cortina d’Ampezzo for when you arrive.
Essential Clothing
Waterproof rain jacket: a breathable, rainproof and windproof unpadded
shell jacket with a hood.
Waterproof/windproof rain pants: for keeping dry and warm while hiking. Wearing thermal underwear underneath these is best.
Fleece/Down Jacket/Wool sweater: one or two, something nice and warm for cold days and nights.
Shirts/T-shirts: two or three, cotton or quick-dry.
Long-sleeve shirts: one or two, cotton or quick-dry for insect protection.
Lightweight trousers: a pair for cooler nights, higher elevations and insect protection.
Shorts: one or two pairs, some cotton, some quick-dry.
Thermal underwear: one set of top and bottom thermal/polypropylene underwear for cold mornings.
3-4 pairs of Socks: good quality hiking socks, warm and casual.
Gear List - Dolomiti
Gear Note
If you’re not sure what any of
these things are, please ask at
your nearest outdoor store, or ask us. We want you to be as well prepared as possible for your trip.
Fabric Note
We recommend quick-drying, wicking fabrics such as Patagonia capilene, Icebreaker merino, or other specially designed fabrics
for this trip. If you’re not sure what
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Essential Accessories
Warm hat: wool/fleece ski hat or similar.Sun hat: wide brimmed to protect you from the sun.
Sunglasses: with polarizing lenses to prevent glare.
WarmGloves
Water/Hydration bladder: 2 litre volume.
Personal Items
Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, tooth brush & paste, soap, facecloth, prescription medications, glasses/ lenses, shaving gear, feminine hygiene products, wet wipes, hand sanitiser (some is provided), ziplock bags.
Personal medical aid kit: for any essential items you
know you’ll need e.g. blister treatment.
Camera: memory cards and batteries/charger.
Sun-block: maximum SPF UVA/UVB broad spectrum recommended.
Insect repellent: if in doubt bring more rather than less.
Essential documents and items
Passport: in a waterproof bag.Money: Approx. US$300 cash, credit/debit cards with pin number for cash withdrawals.
Trip Summary Step 6 page: print this out and bring it with you. It includes where to meet your group, any extra hotel information and emergency numbers.
Recommended Items
Hiking poles: not essential, though we highly recommend bringing one or two poles with you to support your knees during the hikes.
Hiking gaiters: not essential, though great for this trip to keep the tops of your boots and socks dry and they add extra warmth.
Travel towel: You might like to bring a travel towel for swimming.
Ear plugs: recommended for light sleepers.
Energy snacks/drinks: snacks will be provided, you may like to bring some along too if you have special dietary
needs.
Reusable Coffee Cup: If you’re a keen coffee drinker.
Adapter plug: depends on your home country.
Reading material
The final word
If there’s anything else please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at: [email protected] or head to our
