Selva, The Dolomites
The distinctive mountains of the Italian Dolomites that surround the
resort of Selva have inspired generations of walkers and mountaineers.
Our guided walks will take you to the dramatic rock pinnacles and vast soaring
cliffs that form a spectacular backdrop to the lush green slopes and scented
pine forests. An excellent network of cable-cars, gondolas and chair lifts enables
everyone to reach the high flower-filled meadows.
Situated in the celebrated Val Gardena, the friendly village of Selva
is the perfect location for an exploration of this stunning area. This is a popular
centre for walkers in the summer and skiers in winter and has a wide range of
amenities.
- Excellent family-run hotel - highly praised by our guests
- Two-centre option with Nago on Lake Garda
- Outstanding walks in the spectacular mountain scenery of the Dolomites
Detailed information
| Classic Walking programme details |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we
offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.
Holiday before 20 June offer walks from both itineraries to suit lifts and snow conditions.
ITINERARY ONE
Weeks of 20 June; 4, 18 July; 29 Aug; 12 Sept 2009
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Day 1: arrival day
Day 2: explore the beautiful high meadows on the
north side of the Val Gardena on walks to the Gamsblut
hut and the neighbouring village of St Cristina.
Day 3: ascend on the Champinoi lift to follow a
panoramic path or a dramatic route through the heart
of the Sassolungo Massif.
Day 4: free day - maybe travel down the valley to the
old centre of Bolzano with its bustling markets and
fascinating 'Ice Man' museum.
Day 5: enjoy walks in the beautiful Puez-Geisler Natural
Park with excellent views back across the valley to the
towering Sella Group.
Day 6: walk through breathtaking scenery on the
shoulder of the mighty Sella mountain or explore the
flower-filled meadows on the plateau above Corvara.
Day 7: follow the enchanting Vallunga valley deep into
the Puez-Odle Nature Park.
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ITINERARY TWO
Weeks of 27 June; 11, 25 July; 22 Aug; 5 Sept 2009
Day 1: arrival day
Day 2: traverse under the towering Sassolungo Massif,
with views down over Selva, on introductory walks to the
south side of the valley.
Day 3: ascend on to the Puflatsch plateau to admire the
superb alpine flowers and wonderful views.
Day 4: free day - perhaps take the bus to the villages of
Ortisèi or St Cristina or a scenic excursion through the
Dolomites.
Day 5: ascend the awe-inspiring Passo Cir and the rocky
Sas Ciampac or enjoy wonderful views traversing the
popular Friedrich August Way.
Day 6: walk in the high alpine meadows above the
Forces de Sieles, perhaps continuing to the impressive
summit of Stevia.
Day 7: walk high above Passo Gardena with fine views of
the mighty Stella mountain before either traversing rocky
passes or descending through alpine meadows to Selva.
Day 8: departure day
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the walks
at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to the
views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further information
will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection of walks
will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks:
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday.
Please allow up to €75 (approx £60) per week for
transport, excluding your free day. Payable locally in Euros,
for most guests it is normally most convenient to buy a Gardena
Card which permits use of all the buses, chairlifts and gondolas
in the valley.
Maps
Your leaders will of course carry all the necessary maps. However if you would
like one for your own personal enjoyment then we would recommend the following
maps from the 'Tabacco' series.
i) Val Gardena / Gröden Alpe di Siusi / Seiseralm (05) 1:25,000 (which covers
most walks).
ii) Alta Badia / Hochabtei Livinallongo (07) 1:25,000.
Maps can be obtained by mail order from The Map Shop, Tel:
+44(0) 1684 593146. Alternatively all the local maps can be
bought from the tourist office in Selva.
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| Footpath information |
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Easier Walks: 6 to 9½ miles generally on good paths which can be rough or steep. 350ft to 1,500ft of ascent. |
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Harder Walks: 5 to 10½ miles crossing mountainous terrain with steep gradients. 900ft to 3,000ft of ascent. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| Sat 6, 13 June 2009 |
£775 |
£565 |
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| Sat 20, 27 June 2009 |
£775 |
£565 |
£1,175 |
£965 |
| Sat 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2009 |
£775 |
£565 |
£1,175 |
£965 |
| Sat 22, 29 Aug 2009 |
£775 |
£565 |
£1,175 |
£965 |
| Sat 5 Sept 2009 |
£745 |
£555 |
£1,145 |
£955 |
| Sat 12 Sept 2009 |
£745 |
£555 |
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Single room supplement: £13.50 per night
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| Climate Information |
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| June |
19°C |
8°C |
7 |
91mm |
| July |
22°C |
10°C |
7 |
101mm |
| August |
21°C |
10°C |
7 |
103mm |
| September |
18°C |
8°C |
6 |
76mm |
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| Travel to resort |
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Transfer from airport - If you book this holiday 'with flight' you will arrive at Verona airport. The onward journey
to Selva by coach takes around 2½hours.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 28.11.2008 (provisional)
GB Airways
Gatwick - Verona
Out 06:20 - 09:35
Return 10:30 - 11:35
Thomas Cook
Manchester - Verona
Out 14:05 - 17:15
Return 18:15 - 19:30
Manchester Flight Supplement: £20
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Making Your Own Travel Arrangements
The nearest airports are at Innsbruck and Verona, although it would also be possible to fly into Milan, Venice, or Munich with longer transfers.
Flights to Verona: It is worth noting that there is a second airport called Verona-Brescia, which is served by Ryanair flights (however the onward journey to Selva is not straightforward).
www.ba.com flights from Gatwick.
• To transfer to Selva, one option is to join the HF Holidays' transfer (supplement £25 single). Please contact our Reservations Dept to book your place.
• In summer there is a direct coach service to Selva - www.terravision.eu
• Alternatively take a shuttle bus to the main railway station. These depart every 20 minutes from outside the terminal and cost €4.50. From Verona station take a train to Bolzano (approximately 2 trains per hour, cost €8, journey time 1½ hours). Finally a connecting bus will take you to Selva (see below).
Flights to Innsbruck: Innsbruck Airport is only served by a limited number of scheduled flights from the UK:
www.ba.com flights from Gatwick.
• Alternatively you could reach Selva by public transport. First take the shuttle bus (Line 'F') that runs approximately every fifteen minutes to Innsbruck's central station, a journey that takes 18 minutes. From here take the train to either Bressanone (Brixen) or Bozano; these run every 2 hours, journey time 1hr 40 - 2hrs. Connecting buses run from both these stations to Selva (see below).
Flights to Munich: Although a much longer journey from Selva, Munich has the best range of flights from the UK, including a number from regional airports. With a morning arrival into Munich it is possible to reach Selva in a day.
www.lufthansa.com flights from Birmingham, Heathrow & Manchester.
www.ba.com flights from Gatwick & Heathrow.
www.easyjet.com flights from Stansted & Edinburgh.
• To reach Selva the easiest option is to use one of the direct coaches which will take you right to the hotel. These are operated by Silbernagl buses and currently depart Munich Airport at 1pm, or Munich railway station at 2pm each Saturday. Cost is currently €96 return. Further details are available (in English) at www.silbernagl.it
• Alternatively you could take the train from Munich Airport to either Bressanone (Brixen) or Bozano (one change required at Munich Ost station), from where buses are available to Selva. Main line trains run every 2 hours - see www.bahn.de for further details. Travelling by Train: Main line trains, on the line from Verona to Innsbruck, take you as far as the nearest stations at either Bolzano or Bessanone (Brixen). Usually it is best to alight at Bolzano if arriving from the south, or Bressanone if arriving from the north. For train times and further information visit the Italian railways website: www.trenitalia.com. (select English on the top line).
Buses to Selva: There are two main bus routes to Selva:
No. 120 from Bolzano (sometimes requires a change of bus at Ortisei)
No. 122 from Bressanone (sometimes requires a change of bus at either Ponte Gardena or Ortisei)
Both routes operate on roughly hourly basis and take just under 1½hrs to reach Selva. Timetables are available (in English) at www.val-gardena.com or www.sii.bz.it
Upon arrival at Selva you should alight in the centre of the village next to the Chamanoi lift station. From here it is a ten minute walk to the Hotel Malleier.
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
- Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
- 7 or 14 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board - Breakfast & evening meals
- Services of two HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 or 10 guided walks.
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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For those of you who prefer to take things more gently, our Alpine
Rambles holidays allow you to enjoy the mountain scenery at a more relaxed
pace. Alternatively, if you want something more challenging we offer a High Routes holiday, with excellent high level walking through some of Europe's
best mountains.
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