Alta Via 1 Highlights

Start your adventure with a breathtaking bus ride from Dobbiaco to Lago di Braies, an enchanting alpine lake surrounded by towering peaks and steep rock faces in the northern Dolomites. Marvel at the stunning scenery as you ascend towards the Forcella Sora Forno mountain pass. On your first night of the hike, you can choose to stay at Rifugio Bella or continue along a gently descending path to Rifugio Sennes, which is situated near the Senessee lake. Your choice of accommodation will depend on availability and personal preference.

The day’s trek commences with an ascent to the stunning Lago di Limo, setting the tone for the day’s adventure. Following a relatively flat trail across rocky terrain, you will gradually climb toward the Forcella di Lago mountain pass. The subsequent descent is steep and requires careful footing. You will then steadily hike up a rocky plateau before reaching Rifugio Lagazuoi, situated on a ridge at 2750 meters above sea level. Here, you can relish a panoramic vista of the Falzarego pass.

As you leave the trail’s summit, you will traverse a terrain marked by the battles of World War I. Along the way, the path will take you beneath the imposing Tofana di Rozes mountain peak, and you will encounter tunnels and former warehouses. Eventually, you will arrive at the Falzarego pass, where you can catch a bus to Cortina d’Ampezzo, or choose to continue on foot through the valley. This option will take you past Rifugio Angelo Dibona and through Pocol, adding 10 kilometers to your itinerary.