Alta Via 1 South

Trek the southern part of the Alta Via 1 hut-to-hut hiking route, overcoming six scenic stages from the Falzarego mountain pass to the town of Belluno.
Price
From: 1,195€/person
Starting point
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Finish point
La Stanga
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Technical level
Fitness level
Inquiry
Hike the less crowded part of Alta Via 1
See Cinque Torri from up close
Delight in the green alpine meadows at Passo Giau
Enjoy traditional Italian meals at the authentic rifugios
Cinque Torri and Tofana
Cinque Torri and Tofana di Rozes
Cinque Torri up close
Cinque Torri up close
View of Monte Pelmo
View of Monte Pelmo
Rifugio Averau from below
Rifugio Averau from below
Passo Giau sunset
Passo Giau sunset
Dolomites view
Dolomites view
Monte Civetta face
Monte Civetta face
Day 1: Cortina d’Ampezzo - Rifugio Nuvolau / Rifugio Averau

Starting in Cortina d’Ampezzo, you can take a local bus up the Falzarego mountain pass and start hiking there. You will follow a forest path past the fascinating rock towers of Cinque Torri until you reach Rifugio Nuvolau. Boasting a spectacular view from its ridge, it allows you to see the peaks across the valley of Cortina.

Hiking from Cortina adds 10 kilometers and 1000 meters of elevation to your day.

Hiking

6 km and 700 m elevation gain

Tofana di Rozes
Tofana di Rozes
Rustic Rifugio Nuvolau
Rustic Rifugio Nuvolau
Majestic Cinque Torri
Majestic Cinque Torri
Tofana di Rozes
Rustic Rifugio Nuvolau
Majestic Cinque Torri
Day 2: Rifugio Nuvolau - Rifugio Citta di Fiume

Retracing yesterday’s steps along the ridge, you will find your way below it, crossing the scenic Passo Giau and its alpine meadows where cattle are grazing.

You will continue upon an up-and-down path, surrounded by green meadows and an open view of the mountain tops. High above them all, the grandiose Monte Pelmo looms with its two peaks, and you will spend the night in its shadow at Rifugio Citta di Fiume.

Hiking

15 km and 780 m elevation gain

Passo Giau
Passo Giau
Toward Citta di Fiume
Toward Citta di Fiume
Monte Pelmo peak
Monte Pelmo peak
Passo Giau
Toward Citta di Fiume
Monte Pelmo peak
Day 3: Rifugio Citta di Fiume - Rifugio Vazzoler

Beginning with a descent to Passo Staulanza, the day gets more demanding with a climb to the Forcella Coldai mountain pass.

After that, you will traverse beneath the mighty Monte Civetta, one of the Dolomites’ symbols. Slowly descending beneath the mark of 1800 meters of elevation, you will reach Rifugio Vazzoler among the pine trees.

Hiking

18 km and 1100 m elevation gain

Coldai lake
Coldai lake
Passo Staulanza
Passo Staulanza
Monte Civetta face
Monte Civetta face
Coldai lake
Passo Staulanza
Monte Civetta face
Day 4: Rifugio Vazzoler - Rifugio Passo Duran / Rifugio Carestiato

Today’s stage is slightly shorter than some of the last ones, and it begins with a 300-meter descent before climbing to the Forcella del Camp mountain pass on the southern side of the Civetta massif.

Steep rockfaces will keep you company from above as you follow the trail past Rifugio Carestiato to Rifugio Passo Duran.

Hiking

11.5 km and 900 m elevation gain

Forcella Camp Passo Duran
Forcella Camp Passo Duran
View from Passo Duran
View from Passo Duran
Rifugio Carestiato on Col dei Pass
Rifugio Carestiato on Col dei Pass
Forcella Camp Passo Duran
View from Passo Duran
Rifugio Carestiato on Col dei Pass
Day 5: Rifugio Passo Duran - Rifugio Pian de Fontana

Southbound, you will initially follow the road but not for long. As you climb over the first ridge, a new valley will open up before you and uncover the traversing path beneath the Tamer Grande mountain peak.

As kilometers pass, you will feel like you are entering a new world with grassy ridges all around you. Crossing Cima de Zita calls for some added caution, but following that climb, you only have to descend to Rifugio Pian de Fontana through a funnel-shaped landscape.

Hiking

16 km and 1300 elevation gain

Passo Duran
Passo Duran
Alta Via 1 scenery
Alta Via 1 scenery
Rifugio Pian de Fontana
Rifugio Pian de Fontana
Passo Duran
Alta Via 1 scenery
Rifugio Pian de Fontana
Day 6: Rifugio Pian de Fontana - La Stanga

On your last day, you only need to descend to La Stanga in Val Cordevole, where you can catch a bus to Belluno. The path is not demanding as you will avoid the via ferrata section across the Schiara massif.

Hiking

11 km and 600 m elevation gain

Alta Via 1 route
Alta Via 1 route
Alta Via 1
Alta Via 1
Alta Via 1 mountain landscape
Alta Via 1 mountain landscape
Alta Via 1 route
Alta Via 1
Alta Via 1 mountain landscape
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Included in price

5x accommodations with breakfast
Tour design and organization
Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions
Service and support during your hike
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app

Optional Extras

Transfer to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Transfer from Belluno
From:
1,195€
/person
Inquiry

Alta Via 1 is quite an undertaking if you intend to tackle it in one piece. For those who feel nine consecutive days in the Alps are a tad too intense, we prepared a shortened version of the iconic hike, the six stages south of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Amounting to 86 kilometers and 2600 meters of elevation across six days, it proves to be a more demanding challenge than our Alta Via 1 Highlights hike. You should expect to be en route from 6-8 hours daily.

This part of Alta Via 1 leads past some Dolomites’ worldwide-known icons, such as Cinque Torri and Monte Civetta. You also hike across the incredibly picturesque Passo Giau and its green sea of high-alpine meadows, making this part of Alta Via 1 the favorite of some hikers.

Additionally, the stages after Passo Giau tend to be less crowded, and you will be able to drink in the Dolomites in their totality without any disruptive factors preventing you from doing so.

We will book all your accommodations at rifugios and offer you support during your hike. You will also receive a detailed written guide with a day-by-day itinerary and a precise GPS track of the planned route beforehand.

If you have never been to the Dolomites before, we think it is about time you mend that by hiking the southern part of Alta Via 1!

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Things to know

Self-guided

Those who like a good adventure and limitless flexibility should go on a self-guided tour. We prepare the itinerary and book your accommodations while you enjoy the journey without our guide, being fully in charge of all the daily decisions. While you’ll have the full support of our team in case of any emergencies or concerns, a certain level of self-reliance is required.

Private Guided

Experience the great outdoors on a private guided tour tailored just for you. The tour is for those who want a hastle-free adventure and enjoy the flexibility of a small private group and not stress about the details of everyday planning. The guide will be fully at your disposal to make this experience as personalized as possible, maximizing the enjoyment during and after the tour.

Join a Group

For solo hikers or hikers who wish to meet other like-minded souls, don’t want to stress about tour-planning and other annoying details. We’re going to find you a group of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts and take care of all the other details. The tour will be led by our guide, who’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, ensuring maximum hiking enjoyment.

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We handle itineraries, accommodations, and anything else you prefer not to deal with, so you can enjoy a carefree hike.

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