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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.
Starting point
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Finish point
La Stanga
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Season
July - September
Technical level
Uneven trails with bigger rocks, steep sections and exposed terrain. Requires basic hiking experience
Fitness level
Suitable for most regular hikers
Price
From: 1,375€/person

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

Cinque Torri and Tofana
Cinque Torri up close
View of Monte Pelmo
Rifugio Averau from below
Passo Giau sunset
Dolomites view
Monte Civetta face
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Self guided

Included in price

6x 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
Tourist tax

Optional Extras

Airport Transfer from Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Extra nights in Cortina d'Ampezzo - price per request
Private rooms in huts (if available) - price per request

What to bring to the tour

Comfortable sports clothes
Insulation jacket
Spare socks, underwear and shirt
Gloves
Toilet paper
Snacks
Headlamp
ID card
Trekking poles if you are used to them
Extra layer
Rain jacket
Headwear
Sports shoes with good grip
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Toothbrush
Sleeping liner
Backpack 25-30 l
Some cash for food and accommodation

A Thorough Dive Into Everything About Alta Via 1

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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.

Hassle-Free

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

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