DOLOMITES, Italy, July 13, 2012– Italy’s active leader in guided and self-guided mountain travel, Dolomite Mountains srl (
http://dolomitemountains.com/en/home.htm), announces that rates have never been better for taking the family to one of the world’s most scenic mountain regions this summer,
Italy’s Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With the Euro priced favorably against the U.S. Dollar, rates inclusive of
Dolomite Mountain srl discounts of up to 15 percent for children are some 35 percent less this year compared to last to experience Italy’s Dolomites, a region offering limitless hiking, biking and rock climbing opportunities for all ages. See:
http://www.dolomitemountains.com/en/other_trips/family_trips.htm
“In this day of digital information overload, the best way for kids (and parents) to see and understand the world is through travel and in our case, the more active the better! On our trips, kids get to get dirty and enjoy nature, observe and learn to respect other cultures and explore new places in a healthy, active way. Plus, the whole family gets to have this experience together,” explains Agustina Lagos-Marmol, founder of Dolomite Mountains srl.
Families can opt to join a set departure or book dates of their own choosing by organizing a custom trip. The company suggests that participants be in good physical condition in order to enjoy the activities presented by the mountain terrain. Programs start as low as €1740 per person for a minimum of four participants on a 5-night / 6-day program. Programs begin and end at Cortina d'Ampezzo / Venice Airport (VCE) or Innsbruck Airport or at Cortina/Alta Badia. The trips include lodging, including some at rifugi, mountain huts, some meals, guides, use of equipment and more.
Dolomites Family Hike, Bike and Via Ferrata Traverse is a 7-night / 8-day trip combining both self and guided (for technical activities) tours at €2260 per person for a minimum of four. Activities include hiking, mountaineering and mountain biking in the valleys of Val Pusteria, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and Alta Badia. See:
http://dolomitemountains.com/en/other_trips/selfguided31.htm
Dolomites Hiking & Via Ferrata, a 5-night / 6-day trip engages families with a professional alpine guide who assists in scaling rock faces just the way mountain climbers do – with ropes and equipment. This trip follows a World War I path in and out of tunnels. For four nights families lodge in a rifugio or mountain hut with incredible 360-degree views of the Dolomites. The per person rate is €1740 based on a group of four people. See:
http://www.dolomitemountains.com/en/other_trips/family_trips401.htm
Another 5-night / 6-day Hiking, Biking and Via Ferrata Family Adventure starts at €1990 per person. From hiking, biking, via ferrata (the “iron paths” of the Dolomites), and rock climbing, to lea
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