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idan

Posted: Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 4:44

hello all,

I plan to start the trail (north to south) in the 16/9/10. i am getting sone mixed
information about what i will find there.

1) will i find food in the cabins ? can i relay on it ? is there water in the cabins in this time of the year (mis september).

2) how risky an the weather be ?

3) i am going alone for know. if anyone is going on this time and is lookingfor a partner, i would like it.

my email is : idanbarlev@hotmail.com

hope for your answers,

Idan (israel)



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saar32

Posted: Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 21:23

Based on our Sep-09 experience

1. You will find food. Some refugees will have more than the others. Water is not an issue you will find a source next to each refugee.

2. Be prepared for walking in rain. Buy an inner liner for your rucksack to keep you clothing and sleeping bag dry. You might find yourself walking in the rain for hours.
Don't get into the 4th stage if it heavily rains, could be dangerous.

Saar (Israel)



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ncst

Posted: Sun, Sep 12, 2010, 13:22

I just got back so I thought I'd share some info:

1. There is a guard in the refuges untill the end of September. So there will be food, only is the offer bigger in some then in others. And well, the guy in the Di Mori refuge only sold snacks (twix, mars, coke), and no pasta, tomato sauce, tuna, etc. like in most others. He said that if he would sell food, then nobody would buy the dinners he offers at 12 or so Euro...

2. Yes be prepared for rain. I agree, the 4th stage with the cirque de la solitude is risky in heavy rain. We got caught in a thunderstorm with hail as we reached the Bocca Tumasginesca (we went South - North). The trail became a waterfall. That evening we met the others that were there behind us and they reported big rocks falling down right next to them... but luckily nobody got hurt.



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