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Via ferrata birthplace, limestone towers, WWI history. Key Experiences: - Via ferrata routes - Tre Cime di Lavaredo - Rifugio system - Cortina base Best Season: June-September Infrastructure: 10/10 with extensive hut network, cable cars. Average Daily Spend: $150-350
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World's highest peaks including Everest (8,849m), Sherpa culture. Key Experiences: - Everest Base Camp trek - Island Peak climbing - Ama Dablam expedition - Monastery visits Best Season: March-May (pre-monsoon), September-November (post-monsoon) Infrastructure: 9/10 with teahouses, helicopter rescue, established routes. Average Daily Spend: $50-200 (trekking), $30,000+ (Everest permit)
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K2 (8,611m), highest concentration of 8000m peaks. Key Experiences: - K2 Base Camp - Broad Peak - Gasherbrum peaks - Baltoro Glacier Best Season: June-August Infrastructure: 5/10 expedition style, porter system. Average Daily Spend: $100-300
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Big wall climbing capital, El Capitan, granite paradise. Key Experiences: - El Cap ascents - Half Dome cables - Valley classics - Climbing history Best Season: April-October Infrastructure: 9/10 national park facilities, SAR teams. Average Daily Spend: $100-250
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Birthplace of alpinism, Mont Blanc (4,810m) - highest in Western Europe. Key Experiences: - Aiguille du Midi cable car - Vallee Blanche glacier descent - Classic alpine routes - ENSA guides school Best Season: June-September (summer), December-March (ice climbing) Infrastructure: 10/10 with guide companies, mountain rescue, refuges, PGHM rescue. Average Daily Spend: $200-500
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