Friday 10/8/2018 at 18:00
Guided excursions
Guided shooting stars in the night of San Lorenzo-"MONTE VERENA shooting stars in the night of San Lorenzo, Star 2000 m of altitude with plateau-Altopiano di Asiago
ASTRONOMICAL EXCURSION – GALLERIES NIGHT OF SAINT LORENZO DAL MONTE VERENA
+ possible overnight stay at the refuge and HISTORIC/nature HIKE Saturday 11
It is well known that for all lovers of the night sky, the most anticipated event is one of the shooting stars of the "Notte di San Lorenzo". The "tears of St. Lawrence", so it is also referred to as the most famous and romantic phenomenon related to various local legends also is being caused by the swarm of "shooting stars" or rather meteors originating from the trail of debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle Discovery already in 1862.
Once you thought came from the constellation Perseus; that's why are also referred to as "the Perseids". On this night, looking for a bit of fresh, after an easy walk, climb to an altitude of 2020 m above sea level, we will visit the remains of the great war, Strong Verena, who at sunset view at its most fascinating and mysterious. After having refreshed themselves in the sanctuary cuisine Strong Verena, in a unique setting over the domes of the Fort that now has more than a hundred years ago between hiss and Thunder awe-inspiring Austro-Hungarian troops, enough to be nicknamed the "Vanquisher of "We admire the most Highlands night sky of August.
The guides and our amateur astronomer Vittorio Poles will show the portion of the sky from "peer" at the radiant of the Perseids, where they will be more likely to observe the phenomenon of "shooting stars". After observing the sky and awaited the beautiful phenomenon of meteors, if you previously chose to return to the Valley, after one last drink at the lodge, you will start the easy path to return to the starting point and the car. (Return to the media hours 01:00).
The lucky ones, who have chosen to stay in shelter, can continue to enjoy the show; awaits them then one night in refuge at 2020 meters. In the morning before sunrise, you can see a few more Meteor, and then enjoy a sunrise. Resumed backpacks along with our guide, you will start again for another fascinating excursion. Return to media Sunday 11 August 12.00 o'clock. Any optional lunch can the refuge Verenetta, Grizzly mountain hut (at the parking lot where we leave the car) or other structures in the area.
EXCURSION PROGRAM:
Guided tour: from our guide Anna Saddle, Philip Menegatti and Vittorio Poli
Meeting: Friday, 10 August: 18.00 hours the Bar old station near the entrance of the square the ice stadium of Asiago. Departure excursion and event: drive to the starting point c/o refuge Verenetta (c/o 15 min. drive from the meeting point)
Hiking time: 10 August: 6 hours including breaks and Evening Dinner
Difficulty: medium/easy
Difference in altitude: 450 m
Type of excursion: ASTRONOMICA-GALLERIES
Lunch/dinner: dinner euro 20/25 .5 Strong shelter pension Sonnenschein, 50 euros (dinner/overnight/breakfast).
It is suitable for children?: Only for children aged 10 years or able to deal with a long hike all day
Displacement: with your car
THE DAY AFTER ... FOR THOSE STAYING IN SHELTER
11 August: Morning Difficulty: medium/easy
Difference in altitude: D-450 m
Type of tour: nature/HISTORIC-photographic
COST OF THE EXCURSION:
Adults: €15.00 August 10 + 15 euros for any evening excursion in the morning of Saturday, August 11
Children under 15 years: €5.00
Guides: Anna Sella and Filippo Menegatti -Accompanist medium mountain of College Guides of the Veneto and Vittorio Poly -amateur astronomer and expert Naturalist
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE 18.00 the DAY BEFORE:
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DRESS CODE:
Walking boots or hiking boots, long pants, anorak, hat and sweatshirt.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
Trekking poles, HEADLAMP sunscreen (second day)
ABOUT US-"PLATEAU"
Us "Plateau" we are the first group of professional guides of the plateau. We are local guides who operate on the territory of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni since 2008. Membership to the site by members of the group ensures an intimate knowledge of the proposals and a deeply respectful approach towards the environment and its history. Our guides are mountain professionals recognized and enrolled in the province of Vicenza; they propose to accompany busloads of people hiking and tours around the area, as required by regional law No. 33 of 04/11/2002 and according to the laws of the professional bodies of which fan part.
READING THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:
EASY: the route takes place on forest roads, dirt roads or easy trails always well stated and without orientation problems in case of fog or bad weather. The slopes are within the 250-300 meters and the length of the route is included in three hours. It is a little long walks requiring a sports shoe, not necessarily the lightweight boot or boot.
Easy/medium: the route takes place on forest roads, dirt roads or easy trails always well marked. The slopes are within the 250-300 meters and the length of the route is included in 3-5 hours. It is a little long walks that require hiking shoe or boot.
Medium: The route exceeds three hours, is more complex, takes place on the trail with some challenging ascent or descent but surmountable without mountaineering equipment. The land can be disconnected or missing signals. The maximum gradient is still within 300 metres.
AVERAGE/CHALLENGING: The route exceeds three hours, is complex for the difference of up to 500 meters or for the length of walk up to 6 hours, takes place on the trail with some challenging ascent or descent but surmountable without mountaineering equipment. The land can be disconnected or missing signals.
Challenging: Are routes that require extended training, experience and physical strength on the part of those who follow them. You must know how to move with skill even in dangerous terrain: steep scree, steep slopes or dense Bush, tall and unreferenced, rock steps, lack of sources. The difficulty of the terrain and the distance from reference points require a total autonomy. Where indicated there may be a need to bring the following material to bivouac as the tent, bivouac sack, stove, food, requires training, energy and motivation.
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