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Amelia Edwards (1873)

Visit the Dolomites between June and October for walking, unless you’re equipped with snowshoes or skis for the marvellous snow season that extends from Christmas to Easter. From early summer many low-altitude walks are feasible and the paths quiet, but it’s worth waiting until July for high-altitude routes to be free of late-lying snow, otherwise accumulations in gullies can conceal waymarking or turn into treacherous ice. Several other factors affect walking: the rifugi (refuge huts) open from late June through to late September, should you rely on them for overnight accommodation or meals, while bus services run from about late June to September (see Local transport). August is the busiest month, with the peak Italian holiday period focusing on August 15th, a national holiday. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance for this time.

July is the best month for flowers, while September to October have cooler conditions and superb visibility as autumn and its crispness approaches, with the chance of the odd snowfall. Late-season walkers will be rewarded with improved chances of observing wildlife in solitude. Italy stays on summer time until the end of October, when there is daylight until about 6pm.