Dolomites, Italy
Alta Via 1
Hike through the heart of Italy's spectacular Dolomites on one of Europe's most iconic hut-to-hut trails. Dramatic peaks, alpine meadows, cozy rifugi, incredible food, and a week you'll be talking about for years.
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On the Trail
Day-by-Day
Itinerary & Rifugios
Day 1 · Overnight at
Hotel in Dobbiaco
Private airport transfer bus will take us to Dobbiaco, where we'll spend the night preparing for an early start the following day.
Day 2 · Overnight at
Rifugio Lavarella
An early start at Lago di Braies leads to one of the biggest climbs of the whole trip. After a long downhill, one last climb will get you to our Rifugio for the night.
Day 3 · Overnight at
Rifugio Averau
Crest the highest point of the trail after making the steep descent through the Forcella del Lago Lagazuoi. Don't miss the WW1 tunnels and fortifications built into the mountain itself.
Day 4 · Overnight at
Rifugio Passo Staulanza
Descend into the forest and climb alongside an alpine lake and wall of rock. After one final descent, arrive at our Rifugio with a basement spa.
Day 5 · Overnight at
Rifugio Vazzoler
Big-vista day skirting the base of Civetta, one of the Dolomites' largest rock faces, finishing at a remote hut.
Day 6 · Overnight at
Rifugio Passo Duran
A mellower recovery day through alpine meadow and dwarf pine, with time to soak in the Civetta massif.
Day 7 · Overnight at
Albergo Cappello
Final push south through quieter valleys to the finish, followed by a celebration dinner in Belluno.
Day 8 · Overnight at
Anda Venice
Take the train back to Venice and explore the Floating City.
Pack List
Mandatory Gear
- Trail running shoes with technical grip
- Lightweight rain shell
- Insulated mid-layer
- Trekking poles (collapsible)
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Hydration vest, 1.5L minimum capacity
- Emergency bivy or space blanket
- Rifugio-appropriate sleep sheet
Booking
Choose Your Package
Standard
$3,000
Eight nights in shared rifugio dorms, all mountain-stage meals, and route support.
- 8 nights shared accommodation
- Dedicated running guides
- Breakfast and dinner on the trail
- Airport transfer from Venice
Before You Book
Training, Gear & Mountain Safety
Training
You should be comfortable running 3-4 hours back-to-back and covering 12-18 miles on trails with significant vertical gain. We recommend a 12-week build-up with at least one long back-to-back weekend (run Saturday, run again Sunday) to simulate multi-day fatigue.
Gear
Mountain Safety
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