Dolomites: Alta Via 1

Arrive with public transport or private transfer to Dobbiaco, check-in at the accommodation and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Dolomites.
Take a stroll through the small streets of this charming village, wonderfully located on a plateau surrounded with meadows and pastures and dominated by some of the most beautiful and imposing peaks of the Dolomites

Your first day of walk is challenging but extremely rewarding: along the way incredible views like the romantic Braies Lake and the Rifugio Biella, at the feet of the imposing Croda del Becco mountain. Your accommodation for tonight is Fodara Vedla, a mountain shelter immersed in a peaceful scenery of meadows and huts, with the peaks of Croda Rossa d’Ampezzo, Crystal and Fanes mountains as a background. 

Distance: 9 km

Elevation gain: +979/-342 m

Today’s itinerary runs through a suggestive, almost lunar landscape: one of the highlights along the way is the Lake Piciodel, with its typical green color. After a long descent to the Pederu hut you start your final ascent to the Fanes plateau: here you will sleep in a mountain hut surrounded by trees and rugged peaks, in the heart of Fanes, Sennes & Braies National Park.  

Distance: 10 km

Elevation gain: +592/-664 m

This day is full of highlights: Starting from your hut in Fanes, you walk to the Limo Pass and to the nearby Limo Lake. You continue to the beautiful Lagazuoi Alp, with the small but enchanting Lake Lagazuoi, a bright blue spot surrounded by ragged peaks: this area is famous for its underground tunnels and trenches built during WWI. 

Distance: 12 km

Elevation gain: +846/-375 m

From your hut you descend to Falzarego Pass before starting climbing towards the top of Mount Averau. Today’s walk is challenging, but the beautiful scenery is definitely worth your efforts: the Rifugio Nuvolau, that you meet along your walk, is said to offer some of the most beautiful views in the Dolomites area. 

Distance: 9 km

Elevation gain: +666/-510 m

Today a short transfer will lead you to the top of Passo Giau. You walk across the beautiful and wild Val Cernera: the views are incredible, from jagged peaks to peaceful meadows. Along the walk, you can reach with a short detour the Mesolithic site of Mondeval, where in 1985 a well-preserved skeleton of a hunter of Mesolithic age was found.
From Monte Pelmo, you will descend to Passo Staulanza for your overnight.

Distance: 13 km

Elevation gain: +573/-1038 m

This morning you are taken to Alleghe, from where the cable car takes you to Col de Baldi. From here, you walk on a nice path until the Coldai Refuge – where you can stop for a deserved break until proceeding to the beautiful mountain lake Coldai. Today’s destination is Rifugio Tissi, located in a panoramic position at 2262 metres. If you have some energy left, don’t miss a walk to the nearby peak of the Col Rean, with great views on the valley of Alleghe and the rugged peaks all around. 

Distance: 11 km

Elevation gain: +1060/-572 m

In your last day of the tour you gradually descend through the high Val Civetta and Sella di Pelsa along flower fields, mountain paths and Alpine huts where you can have a nice break in the Alpine garden overlooking the beautiful Valle Corpassa. From here you descend to the Rifugio Capanna Trieste, where a transfer takes you to Agordo. Your arrangement ends here, unless you have booked a transfer or an extra night with us. 

Distance: 10 km

Elevation gain: +94/-1327 m

A perfect journey for those who love the mountains and want to experience the challenge of the Dolomites hiking Alta Via 1. This trek is ideal for hikers who have experience traveling between mountain huts and are accustomed to walking at high altitudes for several consecutive days.

Although some stages of the Alta Via 1 Dolomites hike offer the option of shorter routes, clearly outlined in the documentation, this trip still requires a good level of fitness since you’ll be walking from hut to hut every day. Unlike other hiking holidays with longer stays in one place, this adventure moves forward each day through ever-changing landscapes.

As the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites follows mountain trails, it is not recommended for individuals who experience vertigo or lack full stability while walking. The rewards, however, are extraordinary: sweeping views, dramatic peaks, and the unique atmosphere of the Dolomites.

For our trips, we always choose accommodation with private rooms and private bathrooms. In rare cases, shared accommodations or shared bathrooms may be provided, so we recommend carefully checking the inclusions section to understand the type of accommodation included in the trip you are interested in.  

We place great importance on the choice of accommodations and select hotels with care and attention. We understand how essential it is to rest well after a day of walking. We always prefer cozy and characteristic establishments, preferably family-run, that fully embody the spirit of the place and offer hospitality with courtesy and comfort.  

Where, due to the nature of the route, accommodation options are limited, we choose the one that best aligns with our standards.