Alta Via 1 South
7 days / 6 nights
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Starting point
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Finish point
La Stanga
Season
July - September
Technical level
3/5
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Hut-to-Hut
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Starting point
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Finish point
La Stanga
Season
July - September
Technical level
3/5
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Hut-to-Hut
- Hike the less crowded part of Alta Via 1
- Witness Cinque Torri from up close
- Delight in the green alpine meadows at Passo Giau
- Enjoy traditional Italian meals at the authentic rifugios
- Pass below the majestic Monte Pelmo and Monte Civetta
- Wrap up your journey in Val Cordevole near Belluno
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Self-guided
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What to bring to the tour
- Hiking shoes/boots
- 25 to 45-liter backpack
- Base layer
- Sports T-shirts
- Hiking shorts
- Hiking water-repellent pants
- Waterproof jacket
- Midlayer
- Sports socks and underwear
- Leisurewear for evenings
- Down jacket
- Gloves
- Shade hat/cap
- Warm headwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp
- Hiking poles
- ID card or passport
- Snacks
- Cash
- Water bottles or hydration pack
- Sleeping liner
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Small first aid kit
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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Our 3 day hike had to be rearranged 2/2 weather, so a one day hike was arranged for us. We appreciated the concern about weather and conditions. Our hike was with Matevz, who was a great guide. Very helpful and knowledgable. Would definitely recommend and will be back for a longer hike one day!
We chose Walking Tours in Brittany because they offered a self-guided tour. They were extremely helpful before we left and during the trip when a few small issues arose. They responded immediately and solved each issue quickly. Their written guide was very informative and explained how to prepare for this adventure and an adventure it was. We saw the most extraordinary land and seascapes. The hike was challenging at times but well worth the effort.
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