Dolomites

• Book by Mon 30 Nov 2026 · in 16 daysRequired

  Appartamento San Candido, Sat 21-Sat 28 Aug, all 7 nights used

  Whole trip · 21-27 Aug (Days 1-7)

  Opens: now; calendar showed all of Aug-Sep 2027 free on 2026-11-14. EUR 120/night from 21 Aug 2027, Sat-Sat only, and the exact Sat-Sat week is fully used (about EUR 120 per used night); free cancellation to about 45 days before (about 7 Jul 2027). Plus EUR 70 cleaning and tourist tax EUR 2.50 pp/night over 15; 70% charged at 45-7 days, 100% in the last 7.

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• Book by Mon 30 Nov 2026 · in 16 daysOptional

  Rifugio Biella (runner-up hut route only)

  Whole trip

  Opens: conflict on its own site (1 Nov or 15 Nov 2026). The online calendar opens only in a web browser. 50% non-refundable; do not pay until Sennes and Fanes confirm.

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• Book by Mon 30 Nov 2026 · in 16 daysRequired

  Automatic hire car, Venice airport (VCE) round trip, Sat 21 Aug-Fri 3 Sep

  Whole trip · 21 Aug-3 Sep (Days 1-14)

  Opens: now. Automatics are scarce; usually free cancellation. Not priced live (hertz.it, avis.it, europcar.it).

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• Book by Mon 30 Nov 2026 · in 16 daysRequired

  Flights Toronto-Venice: AC816 Fri 20 Aug overnight, landing Sat 21 Aug (owner, 14 Nov 2026); home Fri 3 Sep 2027

  Whole trip · 21 Aug, 3 Sep (Days 1, 14)

  Opens: on sale now. Outbound decided. Return Fri 3 Sep: confirm a Friday VCE-Toronto flight first (b-return-flight). Not priced live. Updated for the 13-night shape (owner, 14 Nov 2026).

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• Book by Mon 30 Nov 2026 · in 16 daysRequired

  Travel insurance covering helicopter rescue, via ferrata and trip cancellation

  Whole trip · 21 Aug-3 Sep (Days 1-14)

  Opens: now. Mountain rescue in Italy can be charged to the patient; many policies exclude via ferrata.

• Book by Mon 30 Nov 2026 · in 16 daysRequired

  Confirm a Friday 3 Sep VCE-Toronto flight (AC817 is known to run Sundays; a Friday departure is unverified)

  Fri 3 Sep (Day 14)

  Check aircanada.com for a Friday 3 Sep 2027 nonstop or a one-stop before booking the outbound; if none, the owner decides between a one-stop and a different return day. Updated for the 13-night shape (owner, 14 Nov 2026).

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• Book by Thu 31 Dec 2026 · in 47 daysIf Option 2

  Rifugio Croda da Lago: option 2 night 3 (Thu 26 Aug, night 6)

  Thu 26 Aug (Day 6)

  Opens: in December 2026 (no day given); check daily from 1 Dec. EUR 15 pp deposit, not refunded. Own liner mandatory.

• Book by Sun 31 Jan 2027 · in 78 daysOptional

  Rifugio Locatelli or Auronzo, only if a Tre Cime night is wanted

  Tue 24 Aug (Day 4)

  Opens: January 2027; Locatelli ignores requests sent before January (booking@rifugiolocatelli.it); Auronzo by form. Locatelli opens Sat 26 Jun 2027.

• Book by Sun 28 Feb 2027 · in 106 daysOptional

  Rifugio Firenze below Seceda, only if a Seceda-sunset night is wanted

  Sun 29 Aug (Day 9)

  Opens: February 2027 (hut system). EUR 85 pp room.

• Book by Sun 28 Feb 2027 · in 106 daysRequired

  Last night Thu 2 Sep: Cortina or San Vito di Cadore hotel, one night with parking

  Thu 2 Sep (Day 13)

  Opens: enquire Jan-Feb 2027. No 2027 rates found; depends on. A midweek single night should be easier than the old Saturday. Updated for the 13-night shape (owner, 14 Nov 2026).

• Book by Sun 28 Feb 2027 · in 106 daysIf Option 2

  Rifugio Nuvolau: option 2 night 2 (Wed 25 Aug, night 5); backup Rifugio Averau

  Wed 25 Aug (Day 5)

  Opens: January 2027; in 2026 August opened by month on 5 Feb. 40% deposit. Dorms only, no showers. Averau online showed nothing bookable 23 Aug-5 Sep 2027, which covers the new night.

• Book by Sun 28 Feb 2027 · in 106 daysRequired

  Val Gardena apartment, 5 nights Sat 28 Aug-Thu 2 Sep (Santa Cristina or Selva)

  Whole trip · 28 Aug-1 Sep (Days 8-12)

  Opens: enquire Dec 2026-Jan 2027 (Residence-Hotel Gardena, Oberaldoss, La Selva); secure by end Feb 2027. No 2027 rates published. Not a Sat-Sat week any more: the enquiry must ask for 5 nights, or accept paying the full week. Updated for the 13-night shape (owner, 14 Nov 2026).

• Book by Wed 31 Mar 2027 · in 137 daysIf Option 2

  Rifugio Lagazuoi: option 2 night 1 (Tue 24 Aug, night 4), or the optional upgrade on night 8 (Sat 28 Aug)

  24 Aug, 28 Aug (Days 4, 8)

  Opens: summer 2027 not released (Jun-Sep all 'closed' on 2026-11-14). Email info@rifugiolagazuoi.com now for the release date. 50% deposit never refunded. Triple B&B EUR 375 plus EUR 35 pp dinner (2026).

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• Book by Fri 30 Apr 2027 · in 167 daysOptional

  Seceda cable car slot from Ortisei, only if not using Col Raiser

  Sun 29 Aug (Day 9)

  Opens: about April 2027; 2027 not on sale. EUR 74 adult return, junior 8-15 EUR 37, under 8 free (2026). Not refundable or changeable.

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• Book by Mon 31 May 2027 · in 198 daysOptional

  Thu 2 Sep (Day 13)

  EUR 380-500 per group + VAT, kit included, lifts extra. Cancel: 95% back at 40+ days, 45% at 39-8, none under 8; full refund if weather stops it.

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• Book by Wed 30 Jun 2027 · in 228 daysRequired

  Lago di Braies P4 car ticket for Mon 23 Aug (or arrive before 09:00)

  Mon 23 Aug (Day 3)

  Opens: early June 2027 (prags.bz) or May (the P4 page): conflict. Price conflict (2026): EUR 44 incl. a EUR 22 voucher (prags.bz) or EUR 40 incl. a EUR 16 voucher (pragsparking.com P4 page). Free cancellation to 72 h before.

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• Book by Wed 30 Jun 2027 · in 228 daysRequired

  Zans car park reservation (Val di Funes), Tue 31 Aug

  Tue 31 Aug (Day 11)

  Opens: spring 2027 (2027 not open). Price, window and refund rule not known yet; reported binding with no refund (unverified). Or bus 330.

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• Book by Sun 25 Jul 2027 · in 253 daysRequired

  Tre Cime toll slot (Auronzo) for Tue 24 Aug

  Tue 24 Aug (Day 4)

  Opens: about 25 Jul 2027 (30-day window, low confidence). EUR 40 a car, 12 h.

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• Book by Sat 31 Jul 2027 · in 259 daysRequired

  International Driving Permit for the driver (valid 1 year; issue after 5 Sep 2026)

  Whole trip · 21 Aug-3 Sep (Days 1-14)

  Opens: any time after 5 Sep 2026; CAA, in person, about CAD 25.

• No book-by dateRequired

  Prato Piazza road toll, Wed 25 Aug (no booking)

  Wed 25 Aug (Day 5)

  Pay at the toll booth: EUR 10 a car, EUR 7 from 15:00; up before 10:00 or after 15:00; at most 100 cars (2026 rules). Re-check the 2027 rules in June.

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Checks for whoever organises the trip; not bookings.

• Re-check 2027 lift dates: Fedare above all (only a 2025 season found), 5 Torri, Lagazuoi summer prices

  By Mon 31 May 2027

  Opens: spring 2027. If Fedare is not running, Day 13 takes the 5 Torri chairlift. Updated for the 13-night shape (owner, 14 Nov 2026).

• Re-check: Braies 2027 rules, Passo Gardena 2027 scheme, Dolomiti Bus 52/53 timetables, lift dates

  By Mon 31 May 2027

  Opens: 'details spring 2027' (prags.bz, provincia).