I want to do a hut to hut trip, save on carrying a tent etc but still 'go' somewhere. Possibly solo, not sure yet Looking for up to 2 weeks in school holidays, late July and August.
I have looked at the classics such as Tour de Mont Blanc and like the idea but worried about how busy it will be if taking alternate passes, maybe a peak on the way.
My other idea is to do a bit of Via Ferratta on the route, keep it interesting etc ! But no idea where, altho I know there is some in Slovenia that may work.
In reply to sarahkeast: I'd second Slovenia. Been there once and planning to go in summer again. Take your bmc memebership, you can get discounts in the huts but I suppose that's true across Europe. Its meant to be a quieter in September in comparison to July and August.
In reply to sarahkeast: Another vote for Brenta Dolomites. We did a four day tour there back last century. We were quite a lot younger then and easily managed two huts in a day mostly - lunch at one, bed at the next. There was some exciting stuff - we took and used a rope, small axe and crampons.Takes you to some fantastic spots.
In reply to sarahkeast:
The traverse of the Brenta done North to South is excellent.
Fly to Venice, train to trento and bus to Madonna di Campiglio. Short telepherique ride up to first hut.
I would recommend taking a lightweight set of crampons or instep crampons for the two easy dry glacier sections.
> (In reply to sarahkeast) I'd second Slovenia... Its meant to be a quieter in September in comparison to July and August.
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