Although Italy is now a long way away, the memories of an epic time in the Dolomites are still vivid so here are a few statistics on the ground we covered as well and a few more photos. According to the stats we walked a total of 61.8km. Thank you Charles for filling in some…

Our last day in Moena started with the cheese festival again in bright sunshine with a varied and entertaining procession through the main street. As David pointed out we had spent most of our week so far walking past herds of stationary cattle and now it was their turn to walk past us, along with…

It was our last big walk today again in glorious sunshine. We started at the top of the chair lift at Costabella at 2278m and covered 13km finishing at a height of 1921m. The climbs and descents were fairly gentle. After lunch we headed back  in three groups but not all  to the same car…

Well the last 2 days have been full of action hence the lack of blog activity. The weather continues to be AMAZING with not a cloud in the sky today or barely a breath of wind and not too hot.  With new recruit Simon joining the team we did a mainly contour walk yesterday totalling…

Another superb day with stunning weather and just what we needed after a tough day yesterday. A circular walk, a gentle ascent along a track to 2200 metres with a Windows screensaver as the backdrop returning to the car park at 1740 metres 12.8k covered. All the photos will be uploaded here each day  

Via a variety of routes and no thanks to BA the team assembled in the Hotel Maria, Moena yesterday and fortified by a venison-based meal when ready to take on the dolomites. Our sprightly mountain guides, Debbie and Paulo were there to meet us ready for our assault on Malga Bocche…..not a mountain but where…

Malga Panna Tasting menu Thank you, Kit! Piccolo saluto di benvenuto dalla cucina* Appetizer* ●Code di gambero arrosto, insalata di pesche, basilico e sorbetto all’olio del Garda Roast prawns, peach salad, basil and Garda Oil sorbet ● Malga Ramen, saraceno, gabilo e porcini* Ramen, buckwheat, cod and porcini mushrooms* ● Tortelli con cagliata di latte…

From Debbie & Paulo Day One Monday 9/9:  Arrival at Hotel Maria There is a wine-bar (cantina) downstairs with a great selection of wines and grappas for a nightcap. Cristina the waitress was very helpful.  Day Two Tuesday 10/9: We will come and meet you at the hotel for first walk Walk:  Malga Bocche We…

From Debbie & Paulo We have just returned from a very successful trip to Moena, the 4* Hotel Maria is very centrally situated and quite similar in style to the La Perla in Canazei.  A short 2 min walk along the river takes you into the centre of Moena which is delightful and practically traffic…