{"product_id":"hiking-the-dolomites-2026-2027-gregory-t-whaley-9798187887620","title":"Hiking the Dolomites 2026-2027: Choose the Right Valleys, Bases, Day Hikes and Hut Routes, with Practical Advice on Transport, Difficulty and Weather","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanning a hiking trip in the Dolomites can become complicated quickly. The valleys are spread across a large mountain region, the main bases suit different kinds of trips, and a walk that sounds manageable may involve more climbing, exposure, transport planning or lift dependence than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHiking the Dolomites 2026-2027 helps you decide where to stay, how to get around and which hikes are likely to suit you.\u003c\/b\u003e It compares the main hiking areas, explains the practical differences between bases and points out the details that can change a day on the trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide covers Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Val di Fassa, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Sesto, Val di Funes, the Pale di San Martino and the Brenta Dolomites. It considers distance and ascent, but also descent, trail surface, route-finding, exposure, fixed cables, bailout options and the pressure of catching the last bus or lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you will find help to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose a valley or combination of bases that fits the time available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare driving, public transport and lift-assisted hiking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstand how effort, terrain and exposure may affect a route\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecide between day hikes, hut stays and longer hut-supported walks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudge whether a famous hike is worth the crowds and travel involved\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind another option when weather, closures, transport changes or fatigue alter the plan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two Dolomites trips need to look the same. You may prefer to stay in one valley and rely on buses and lifts, split the trip between two regions, plan a few demanding days, or include a night in a mountain hut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse the guide to narrow the choices, avoid preventable planning mistakes and put together a Dolomites trip that suits the way you want to hike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gregory T. Whaley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798187887620\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Gregory T. Whaley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002258170111,"sku":"9798187887620","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hiking-the-dolomites-2026-2027-gregory-t-whaley-9798187887620","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}