VAL LADINIA: ITALIAN DOLOMITES Explore the two quietest, most remote sections of the Dolomites. 24 RYDERWALKER.COM  |  888.586.8365 EUROPE T he Pusteria Valley on the Italian/Austrian border is where the Alps morph into the Dolomites. The northern flank of the valley is pastoral with undefined walls of limestone and gentler summits. The southern flank is where the Dolomites find their personality and skyrocket above you as compact and jagged summits of seemingly impossible verticality. The magnificence of this hiking itinerary lies in its ability to navigate these seemingly impenetrable peaks. The route sneaks its way through heavenly lush meadows and links fascinating and remote hamlets, hotels and one superbly appointed Rifugio. Options abound for more adventuresome outings in the higher hills and the more rugged ridges of this forgotten section of the Dolomites, often piercing the astonishing relics of World War 1’s Fronte Italiano. DETAILS • 7 nights, 8 days •  6 nights excellent hotels and 1 night well-appointed rifugio with private rooms. • Breakfast and dinner daily. • Gateway: Munich, Venice, Milan GUIDED TOUR* September 8 – 15 Price: $4,500 (single +$565) Minimum of two people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* Mid June – Mid September Price: $4,855† (single +$570) †Price based on a group of four. SELF GUIDED TOUR Mid June – Mid September Price: $2,540 (single +$350) PHOTOS: RYDER WALKER©