In conclusion of this section on the Brenta Dolomites a set of recommendations and suggestions are given to our web-site visitors, so that everybody can develop their own approach to the world of the Dolomite

• Refer to maps and specialised literature describing the length and difficulty of the paths
  Make sure that paths are open and accessible
  Make sure your equipment and garments are adequate and appropriate to the path chosen
  Ask experts or residents for information on the weather (the weather changes rapidly in the mountains)
  Make provision for unexpected events, carry with you extra equipment and be ready for possible alternative trails
  Inquire in advance whether huts and bivouacs are open
  Inquire about the timetables of lifts
  Tell your hotel-keeper about the path you will follow
  In the case of difficult paths ask for the assistance of alpine guidesAsk the local tourist office for illustrated publications describing the features in terms of flora and fauna of the mountain territory you will visitDo not risk altering the environment by getting off the trails and stamping on flowers and herbs

Notify possible sources of danger and risk caused by inadequate maintenance of the paths

Do not leave trace of your hike, bring back any litter and anything which is not part of the natural environment

Inform foresters about any dangerous or polluting material you found on your hike

Note and notify the office responsible about possible inefficiencies or any inadequate signals you found on your hike

Do have maximum respect for animals and plants, also for aggressive animals and poisonous plants

Share your comments/suggestions from the (very important) viewpoint of the user, with respect to the excursion made (you can send us a letter with your comments)

Avoid engine-driven means of transport, as far as possible: prefer collective means of transport, either public or private

Avoid using bikes on hikers’ paths

Avoid using radios or walkmans (use headsets)

Be careful not to eat berries and especially mushrooms

Be careful not to cause landslides, stone-falls, fires

Those who will adopt these very simple recommendations will, by so doing, contribute to minimising problems to the alpine ecosystem.

For this reason we thank them in advance