Dolomites Alta Via 1 Complete (Extended)
A well-paced 2 week trip along the iconic Italian ‘High Route 1’ through the best of the Dolomiti mountains, with a mid-walk rest day to recharge and explore the region’s ‘hiking capital’ of Cortina. Follow the full Alta Via 1 from north to south on some 140 km of well way-marked trails. Enjoy the greatest summits and vistas of the Dolomites, including Lake Braies at the start of the trail; the imposing Sennes and Fanes massifs and natural parks; Monte Lagazuoi with its sky-scraping rifugio; the Tofana range with its WWI battlefields, Croda da Lago with its lakeside Rifugio and further numerous enchanting mountain passes.
Walk from Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee) to Rifugio Sennes via Rifugio Biella on the Alta Via 1.
Hike from Rifugio Sennes to Rifugio Fanes via Refugio Pederu admiring excellent views of the Sennes and Fanes massifs.
Walk from Rifugio Fanes to Refugio Lagazuoi via Passo Tadega and Forcella del Lago - an undulating day with spectacular views ending at the ‘Museo ...
If there is no availability in Rifugio Lagazuoi you may be staying in Rifugio Scotoni instead. Your Destination Specialist will have discussed ...
From Rifugio Lagazuoi walk out across rocky slopes dotted with the remains of WWI gun ramparts, trenches and officers’ quarters - a poignant place ...
If there is no availability in Rifugio Lagazuoi you may be staying in Rifugio Scotoni instead. Your Destination Specialist will have discussed ...
Pass through rhododendron forests to be greeted by views of Cinque Torri's peaks on the way to Rifugio Nuvolau.
Walk from Rifugio Nuvolau to Rifugio Croda da Lago Palmieri via the Cinque Torri and it's hidden historic relics.
Walk from Rifugio Croda di Lago Palmieri to Rifugio Coldai on scree slopes and through green pastures.
Walk from Rifugio Coldai to Rifugio Vazzoler with fantastic views of Lago di Alleghe.
Walk from Rifugio Vazzoler to Rifugio Passo Duran through the Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi.
Walk from Rifugio Passo Duran to Rifugio Fontana with ever-impressive alpine vistas.
Embark on the final stage of the Alta Via 1, walking from Rifugio Fontana to La Pissa bus stop.
Alternative walk if you are NOT staying at the Pian de Fontana hut, descent to Pralongo and transfer to Belluno
If overnighting in Belluno, transfer to Pont dei Ros Val del Grisol to walk back to the Alta Via