Walking in the Dolomites : 25 multi-day routes in Italy's Dolomites

These extraordinary pale limestone towers rising from the valleys of northeast Italy form a UNESCO World Heritage Site of exceptional natural beauty. The network of hut-to-hut routes threading between them offers some of the finest multi-day walking in Europe. This third edition guidebook features 25 mostly circular routes spanning the full breadth of the Dolomites, from the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Cortina Dolomites to the Marmolada, Sella, Civetta, Pale di San Martino, and Dolomiti di Brenta. Ranging from 11 to 41km (7 to 25 miles) and taking 2 to 4 days to complete, these routes are suitable for experienced hikers with a head for heights. Routes range from moderate to challenging, with some traverses involving scrambling and exposure. Highlights include the celebrated Tre Cime tour, the Sella traverse, the Catinaccio loop, the Civetta tour, and the Tofane-Lagazuoi circuit above Cortina d'Ampezzo—some of the most celebrated mountain walks in Italy. Each route comes with 1:100,000 mapping, detailed information on hut accommodation, public transport connections, access points, and route difficulty. Comprehensive practical guidance covers the best season to walk (mid-June to late September), mountain rifugi accommodation, food and drink, equipment, waymarking, and an Italian-English glossary. The Dolomites are at their most spectacular when explored over multiple days, moving from hut to hut through the high passes and rocky cols that connect each mountain group.