Dolomites·July - August
Alta Via 1 Dolomites Trek
A 6-day trekking route starting in Cortina, site of the next 2026 Winter Olympics
Overview
Created in 1966 by the Austrian mountaineer Toni Hiebeler, the Alta via delle Dolomiti 1 is a superb itinerary that connects Val Pusteria (South Tyrol) to Veneto (Belluno), touching some of the most famous peaks and valleys in the history of Dolomite mountaineering. The entire route is divided into 12 stages and we will cover some of the most fascinating, engaging 4 days of walking and three nights in Alpine Refuges.
Effort level
Hard
This tour is suitable for all those sportsmen who are true fans of this sport, have an optimal athletic base and want to try something different than usual. Total walking time: 34 h Total ascent: 4000 m Total descent: 4000 m
No. of participants
3-7 Participants
Highlights
Unique Mountains
Enjoy the amazing feeling of hiking the Dolomites and the overhelming view at sunset and sunrise from the highest mountains of Südtyrol.
Challenge Yourself
Medium altitude trekking with the experience of long days of walking in mountain terrain and refugees overnight sleep.
Feel the History
After each day of trekking it will be possible to share with the guide the stories of the old climbers of the Dolomites.
Itinerary
Previous
Next
Day 1
Check-in and meeting with the guide
During this first day you will have to reach the selected accommodation in Cortina d'Ampezzo by the afternoon. You can have a break in the hotel facilities such as SPA and Swimming pool. Before dinner there will be a meeting with the guide.
Day 2
CINQUE TORRI AND LIMIDES LAKE
Ascent: +740m. Descent: -800m. Altitude 2000 - 2600 m. Distance: 11km. Hiking time: 5h.
From Cortina d'Ampezzo, short transfer to the trailhead. The first stage of the trek begins from Passo Falzarego, where you face a not too demanding height difference between the sparse vegetation of the mid-mountain. Immediately you meet the fascinating Lake Limedes with its bucolic postcard landscape. Continuing slightly uphill you meet the Averau and Nuvolau forks, a prelude to the encounter with one of the most famous Dolomite profiles in the world: the so-called “Cinque Torri”. You continue along the gentle ups and downs of the path admiring the landscape of alpine meadows. Dinner and overnight stay in hut.
Day 3
CRODA DA LAGO AND MONTE PELMO
Ascent: +440m. Descent: -710m. Altitude 1800 - 2400 m. Distance: 10km. Hiking time: 4h.
The day begins immediately with the spectacle of Croda da Lago. Lake Federa here merges itself with the surrounding landscape and brings new emotions from every angle. Following the slightly uphill path, the contrasts between the green alpine clearings and the Dolomite peaks become harsher and more frequent with the suggestive profile of the Becco di Mezzodì and the Col della Puina, where the path continues downhill with a progressively lower altitude and below 2000 meters above sea level. The trek continues on a slight descent with the imposing 3000 meters of the majestic Monte Pelmo on the left. Dinner and overnight stay in hut.
Day 4
MONTE CIVETTA AND LAKE COLDAI
Ascent: +950m. Descent: -470m. Altitude 1700 - 2250 m. Distance: 11km. Hiking time: 6h.
The fourth day route is characterized by a slight uphill alternating with short ups and downs with very limited height differences. The first part of the hike is immersed in alpine vegetation, but this becomes increasingly sparser as you approach Mount Coldai. Here you find the fantastic Lake Coldai, which takes on an unmistakable turquoise color on days of good weather. Passing through the Forcelle Coldai and Col Negro, the trek continues gently and you walk with the mountain group on your left. The latter is dominated by the 3200 meters above sea level of Monte Civetta, the last suggestive landscape of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in hut.
Day 5
MOIAZZA DOLOMITES
Ascent: +1020m. Descent: -1450m. Altitude 1400 - 2100 m. Distance: 14km. Hiking time: 7h.
Today you enter in the most unexplored part of our tour: the Moiazza Dolomites. You leave keeping the Civetta group on the left, which accompanies you along the path with a succession of peaks between 2500 and 3000 meters above sea level. Walking towards gradually gentler landscapes, you enter the vegetation in the direction of the Mario Vazzoler hut, surrounded by the fascinating botanical garden dedicated to Antonio Segni. The excursion continues uphill hiking surrounded by green meadows and mountain woods. Dinner and overnight stay in hut.
Day 6
SAN SEBASTIANO AND PRAMPER
Ascent: +590m. Descent: -560m. Altitude 1500 - 2000 m. Distance: 13km. Hiking time: 5h.
You hike in a very different scenario than the one of the first hiking days. In the southern part of the Alta Via 1 landscapes become more authentic and less crowded. During the hike you meet typical, not-renewed alpine dairies and other characteristic buildings of these remote alpine lands. The crossing of Forcella Moschesin (1940 m) represents the most demanding part of today's outing. Dinner and overnight stay in hut.
Day 7
DOLOMITI BELLUNESI NATIONAL PARK
Ascent: +600m. Descent: -1880m. Altitude 750 - 2450 m. Distance: 14km. Hiking time: 7h.
Last hiking day in the Dolomites, discovering the beauty of Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. You start the day hiking uphill to the Forcella de Zita Sud (2351 m), to then facing a long descent to go back down to valley. During the way you discover several casere. Originally, a casera was the building used by the alpine dairy staff as a shelter and for the production of milk derivates. Descent and private transfer to the base camp hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 8
End of the adventure and departure
In the morning you will take our private transfer that will bring you to your initial point.
Travel Prices
Alta Via 1 Dolomites Trek Travel Price
Your accommodation will be for the first and the last night in a hotel in double room, for the second, third, fourth and fifth night in shared rooms. For single room of the first and last night there is a supplement cost.
What's Included
Included
Lodging
Breakfast
Dinner
Certified Guide for 6 day
All transfer during the holiday
Not Included
Lunch
Tourist local tax
Transfer to/from Cortina
Cancellation insurance
Lodging
Hotel 3-star in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Dolomites Refuges
Dolomites Refuge are tipycal moutain lodges in the middle of the mountains always above 2000 mls. Surrounded by the Dolomite mountains you have the unique occasion to enjoy the nature.
Your Guide
Matteo - UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide
My hometown is Trento, the capital of Trentino: a beautiful mountain land that on geographical maps resembles a butterfly with its wings spread to the east and west and the Adige Valley as a backbone. In September 2013, at the age of 25, I obtained the professional qualification of Aspiring Alpine Guide of Trentino, a real dream that I cherished since I was a child.
Dolomites
Great Dolomite walls that have made the history of mountaineering.
The site of the Dolomites comprises a mountain range in the northern Italian Alps, numbering 18 peaks which rise to above 3,000 meters and cover 141,903 ha. It features some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes anywhere, with vertical walls, sheer cliffs and a high density of narrow, deep and long valleys. A serial property of nine areas that present a diversity of spectacular landscapes of international significance for geomorphology marked by steeples, pinnacles and rock walls, the site also contains glacial landforms and karst systems.
FAQs
Liability
What are my responsibilities while traveling?
Practicing outdoor sports brings risks. Adventoured and outdoor guides do not accept any responsibility deriving from your wrong behaviors during the participation of our group travels. You are the ultimate responsible for your action.
Customer Insurance
Do I have any insurance coverage for accidents that can happen during group travel?
Of course! The cost of the trip also includes insurance that adequately covers costs that may arise from the unpleasant event of an accident during outdoor activities. In this page you can find the insurance terms and condition.
Travels
If I book a trip, do I have the possibility to cancel?
Of course! the reimbursement possibilities are as follows:
- If you cancel 45 days before the departure of the trip, you are entitled to a refund of 100% of the trip;
- If you cancel between 45 and 30 days before the departure of the trip, you are entitled to a refund of 70% of the trip;
- If you cancel within 30 days before the departure of the trip, you are not entitled to a refund
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What is the difference between planned and confirmed trip?
The planned trip is the one available for sale on the platform while the confirmed trip is the one that has reached the minimum number of participants and will start. It is important that you organize the logistics only when the trip has been confirmed by the Adventoured team.
How long can the trip be confirmed?
The goal of the Adventoured team is to find all travel companions for your outdoor trips, but we have given ourselves the terms within which our trips can become confirmed or not:
- 20 days before the start of the travel in the case of trips lasting more than 6 days;
- 7 days before the start of the travel in the case of trips lasting between 3 and 6 days;
- 48 hours before the start of the travel in the case of trips lasting less than 3 days
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What happens if I have booked a trip but it has not been confirmed by Adventoured?
Unfortunately we were unable to find the minimum number of people to start the trip you booked. At this point you have two solutions:
- Request a refund of 100% of the amount paid for the trip booked;
- Pay the difference to cover the fixed costs of the trip and start the trip anyway. Please note that in this case you could face an increase between 50% and 100% of the initial cost of the trip. To activate this opportunity we will need your response within 24 hours
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Trip Tips
Mountain Equipment
This outdoor travel will be in part in high mountain terrain. Please bring with you the right wearing equipment including a bag of medium/big size and Sleeping bag linen + blanket or summer sleeping bag.
Flexible booking conditions
All Adventoured travels have flexible booking condition! If you cancel your booking the reimbursement possibilities are as follows: - If you cancel before 45 days before the departure of the trip, you are entitled to a refund of 100% of the trip; - If you cancel between 45 and 30 days before the departure of the trip, you are entitled to a refund of 70% of the trip; - If you cancel within 30 days before the departure of the trip, you are not entitled to a refund
Travel cancellation insurance
Leave without worries and get your travel price refunded if one of these events prevents you from leaving! - if you contract COVID, become ill, or experience an accident just before leaving; - your flight or train ride is annulled or delayed for longer than 8 hours; - if your car breaks down on the way to the airport; - you have your travel documents stolen - if you have to postpone your trip due to a natural disaster at your vacation spot, such as an earthquake, avalanche, or volcanic eruption. P.s. This insurance doesn't cover your personal logistic costs (flights, train, car).
Liability during sport activities
Practicing outdoor sports brings risks. Adventoured and outdoor guides do not accept any responsibility deriving from your wrong behaviors during the participation of our group travels. You are the ultimate responsible for your action.
Logistics
As our trips require a minimum number of participants, we suggest you to not organize your logistics until your experience is confirmed by the Adventoured team.
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