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Via Ferrata Trekking - Italy

Date: Wed-Sun Jun 25th-29th

Organiser: Zhang

Where: Madonna di Campiglio, Dolomites, Italy

Accommodation: see below

Cost: TBC (event surcharge payable by casuals)

Activities:

  • Wednesday June 25th: Fly to Verona from Stansted Airport; take train to Trento; take bus to Madonna di Campiglio; stay in Madonna di Campiglio for one night; go to outdoor gear shop to hire the via ferrata equipment (Olimpionico Sport gear shop in Campiglio hires via ferrata equipment)
  • Thursday June 26th: Via Ferrata SOSAT route - duration: 6 hours, distance: 10km, difficulty: easy; stay in Rifugio Tuckett
  • Friday June 27th: Via Ferrata Alfredo Benini route - duration: 5 hours, distance: 7km, difficulty: moderate; stay in Madonna di Campiglio
  • Saturday June 28th: Visit and stay in Verona
  • Sunday June 29th: Fly back to Stansted

Equipment Required:

  • Rucksack
  • Walking Boots
  • Rainproof wear
  • Fleece/Down Jacket (it can get very cold at night if you get caught out)
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Via Ferrata kit
  • One quick draw and one sling
  • Half fingers Cycling Gloves
  • Compass and map (Kompass 1:25,000 map No 688 Gruppo di Brenta)
  • Water battle or water bag
  • Head torch
  • First Aid Kit
  • Camera and charger
  • Mobile phone and charger
  • Sunglasses
  • Travel liner

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