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HEALTH

Is This Adventure Right for You?
Please review the information below prior to departing on this adventure. We reserve the
right for our Trip Leaders to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers
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or of other travelers.

PACING
• 6 locations in 15 days with one 1-night stay

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids

• You must be able to walk 3-5 miles unassisted and participate in 6 hours of physical
activities each day

• Agility and balance are required for embarking a small boat

• We reserve the right for Trip Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances
send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience

ALTITUDE
• Elevations of up to 9,960 feet at Diavolezza in the Alps on Day 6, and 7,280 feet at Sella
Pass in the Dolomites on Day 12

CLIMATE
• Milan has a typical Mediterranean climate, but summers can be very hot and humid
while winters can bring occasional snow with temperatures falling below freezing;
Dolomite summers are mild with average temperatures from June to October rarely going
above 77°F

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
• Travel on some rugged paths and many cobblestoned streets on foot, as well as over
bumpy, narrow rural roads by bus; several elective hikes

• Ability to climb steep stairs and walk up and downhill is required in several locations

• Travel by motor coach, ferry, funicular, and train

FLIGHT INFORMATION
• Travel time will be 11-18 hours with at least one connection of 2-3 hours

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