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Alta Via 1
Arrival day: Arrive in Dobbiaco
Your trips starts on arrival in Dobbiaco. This small town is typical of Italy's German-speaking Südtirol region and is conveniently located on the branch railway line from the Brenner pass. There are several restaurants for dining out. On request we can also book your first night in Cortina d'Ampezzo, a more distinctly Italian town known for its lively summer atmosphere, boutique shops, and vibrant cafés.
Hotel in Dobbiaco (breakfast)
Your trips starts on arrival in Dobbiaco. This small town is typical of Italy's German-speaking Südtirol region and is conveniently located on the branch railway line from the Brenner pass. There are several restaurants for dining out. On request we can also book your first night in Cortina d'Ampezzo, a more distinctly Italian town known for its lively summer atmosphere, boutique shops, and vibrant cafés.
Hotel in Dobbiaco (breakfast)
Stage 1: Lago di Braies to Rifugio Sennes
Purple 2 (grade) 9.4km with 940m ascent, 310m descent
Take the bus to Lago di Braies, a glacial lake hemmed in by mountains. Take to the hillside on a long ascent which is steep and loose in places, and climb towards Croda del Becco, an optional 2,810m peak that is a detour on the way to your hut. Views of the limestone peaks open up as the route climbs higher. (We also describe an alternative route, avoiding the trickiest sections of the main Alta Via 1 trail today.)
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Purple 2 (grade) 9.4km with 940m ascent, 310m descent
Take the bus to Lago di Braies, a glacial lake hemmed in by mountains. Take to the hillside on a long ascent which is steep and loose in places, and climb towards Croda del Becco, an optional 2,810m peak that is a detour on the way to your hut. Views of the limestone peaks open up as the route climbs higher. (We also describe an alternative route, avoiding the trickiest sections of the main Alta Via 1 trail today.)
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Stage 2: Rifugio Sennes to Rifugio Lavarella
Red 2 (grade) 10.3km with 500m ascent, 570m descent
Cross-country is the theme for the next two stages, as you cross large areas of upland meadow and rock through the Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park. Cut across grassy meadows from Rifugio Sennes before descending in steep hairpins to Rifugio Pederü. From here the Alta Via 1 follows tracks to Rifugio Lavarella and the surrounding huts of Rifugio Fanes and Ücia dles Muntagnoles; exactly where you'll stay will depend on availability.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Red 2 (grade) 10.3km with 500m ascent, 570m descent
Cross-country is the theme for the next two stages, as you cross large areas of upland meadow and rock through the Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park. Cut across grassy meadows from Rifugio Sennes before descending in steep hairpins to Rifugio Pederü. From here the Alta Via 1 follows tracks to Rifugio Lavarella and the surrounding huts of Rifugio Fanes and Ücia dles Muntagnoles; exactly where you'll stay will depend on availability.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Stage 3: Rifugio Lavarella to Rifugio Lagazuoi
Red 4 (grade) 15.3km with 1350m ascent, 640m descent
From Rifugio Lavarella take the track up to a high plateau where we have 2 options for the day. Our main route continues through the high valley to reach Capanna Alpina. From there we climb gradually past Rifugio Scotoni to reach Le de Lagacio. A harder alternative route (at our Black grade) reaches Le de Lagacio over the steep Forcella di Lech. From the lake, climb steeply to reach Rifugio Lagazuoi, the highest hut on the trip at 2,752m. From the hut it's worth making the short climb to the summit of Monte Lagazuoi.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Red 4 (grade) 15.3km with 1350m ascent, 640m descent
From Rifugio Lavarella take the track up to a high plateau where we have 2 options for the day. Our main route continues through the high valley to reach Capanna Alpina. From there we climb gradually past Rifugio Scotoni to reach Le de Lagacio. A harder alternative route (at our Black grade) reaches Le de Lagacio over the steep Forcella di Lech. From the lake, climb steeply to reach Rifugio Lagazuoi, the highest hut on the trip at 2,752m. From the hut it's worth making the short climb to the summit of Monte Lagazuoi.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Stage 4: Rifugio Lagazuoi to Rifugio Averau
Red 2 (grade) 10.1km with 680m ascent, 850m descent
Today there is the option to explore the Galleria Lagazuoi, a restored First World War tunnel. The main walk takes you to under the shadow of the immense cliffs of the Tofana de Rozes, before heading into the valley. From the valley we climb back into the hills near the splendid Cinque Torri (five towers) and to Rifugio Averau, sited in a small col. Rifugios Scoiattoli and Cinque Torri lie close by; exactly where you'll stay will depend on availability.
Mountain hut (breakfast - dinner can be purchased a la carte at the hut)
Red 2 (grade) 10.1km with 680m ascent, 850m descent
Today there is the option to explore the Galleria Lagazuoi, a restored First World War tunnel. The main walk takes you to under the shadow of the immense cliffs of the Tofana de Rozes, before heading into the valley. From the valley we climb back into the hills near the splendid Cinque Torri (five towers) and to Rifugio Averau, sited in a small col. Rifugios Scoiattoli and Cinque Torri lie close by; exactly where you'll stay will depend on availability.
Mountain hut (breakfast - dinner can be purchased a la carte at the hut)
Stage 5: Rifugio Averau to Passo Staulanza
Red 3 (grade) 16.5km with 510m ascent, 1200m descent
From Forcella Averau we drop to Passo Giau, the second of the road passes above Cortina. The hills beyond allow wide open walking over meadows, interspersed with short climbs. At the end of the day, the realm of Cortina is far behind and the Zoldo area looms large. Monte Pelmo is unmistakeable in view with its two summits.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Red 3 (grade) 16.5km with 510m ascent, 1200m descent
From Forcella Averau we drop to Passo Giau, the second of the road passes above Cortina. The hills beyond allow wide open walking over meadows, interspersed with short climbs. At the end of the day, the realm of Cortina is far behind and the Zoldo area looms large. Monte Pelmo is unmistakeable in view with its two summits.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Stage 6: Passo Staulanza to Rifugio Vazzoler
Red 3 (grade) 15.2km with 680m ascent, 740m descent
Climbing from the road at Passo Staulanza, we pass Rifugio Coldai and the pretty turquoise lake of the same name. From here, pick up a long traverse around the back of Monte Civetta. We walk in and out of rocky hollows, the Civetta always on our left. Rolling downhill at the end of the day we come to Rifugio Vazzoler, one of the more basic huts on the Alta Via 1 but charming in its wooded setting.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Red 3 (grade) 15.2km with 680m ascent, 740m descent
Climbing from the road at Passo Staulanza, we pass Rifugio Coldai and the pretty turquoise lake of the same name. From here, pick up a long traverse around the back of Monte Civetta. We walk in and out of rocky hollows, the Civetta always on our left. Rolling downhill at the end of the day we come to Rifugio Vazzoler, one of the more basic huts on the Alta Via 1 but charming in its wooded setting.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Stage 7: Rifugio Vazzoler to Passo Duran
Purple 2 (grade) 11.6km with 650m ascent, 760m descent
Today's distance passes quickly on generally good terrain, with short sections of more slow-going and steep walking, and a couple of rocky steps in exciting positions. Several combes are crossed as we round the Southern end of the Civetta massif. Reach the quiet road at Passo Duran and our welcoming hut, with its characteristically Italian menu.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Purple 2 (grade) 11.6km with 650m ascent, 760m descent
Today's distance passes quickly on generally good terrain, with short sections of more slow-going and steep walking, and a couple of rocky steps in exciting positions. Several combes are crossed as we round the Southern end of the Civetta massif. Reach the quiet road at Passo Duran and our welcoming hut, with its characteristically Italian menu.
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Stage 8: Passo Duran to Rifugio Pian de Fontana
Purple 4 (grade) 16.7km with 1050m ascent, 1020m descent
Enter an area of bold mountains today, at times with a more remote feel than the hills before. The crossing of the Cime di Zita involves a narrow ridge, at the higher end of difficulty for the AV1. Just before the main climb, Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet makes a good stopping point for lunch. Descend a long, steep and interesting hillside bringing you to a grassy shelf hidden from civilisation. Here sits the Pian de Fontana refuge, a rustic and charming place to spend the night. (This is our most basic hut, with no private rooms and one cold shower, but the atmosphere is so cosy.)
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Purple 4 (grade) 16.7km with 1050m ascent, 1020m descent
Enter an area of bold mountains today, at times with a more remote feel than the hills before. The crossing of the Cime di Zita involves a narrow ridge, at the higher end of difficulty for the AV1. Just before the main climb, Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet makes a good stopping point for lunch. Descend a long, steep and interesting hillside bringing you to a grassy shelf hidden from civilisation. Here sits the Pian de Fontana refuge, a rustic and charming place to spend the night. (This is our most basic hut, with no private rooms and one cold shower, but the atmosphere is so cosy.)
Mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
Stage 9: Rifugio Pian de Fontana to La Pissa
Red 2 (grade) 12.3km with 250m ascent, 1440m descent
The trek ends with a modest half-day stage to the road. The Alta Via 1 trail splits soon after Pian de Fontana; we avoid the Via Ferrata variant over the Schiara massif, instead following a straightforward path to Rifugio Bianchet, then the wide track to La Pissa for the local bus to Belluno. The city comes as a contrast to the calm of the trek, being a lively place very much in an Italian style. (If you have stayed at Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet instead of Pian de Fontana, we suggest a shorter descent route from Pian de Fontana to avoid a very long last day; we then arrange a taxi to Belluno.)
Hotel in Belluno (Breakfast)
Red 2 (grade) 12.3km with 250m ascent, 1440m descent
The trek ends with a modest half-day stage to the road. The Alta Via 1 trail splits soon after Pian de Fontana; we avoid the Via Ferrata variant over the Schiara massif, instead following a straightforward path to Rifugio Bianchet, then the wide track to La Pissa for the local bus to Belluno. The city comes as a contrast to the calm of the trek, being a lively place very much in an Italian style. (If you have stayed at Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet instead of Pian de Fontana, we suggest a shorter descent route from Pian de Fontana to avoid a very long last day; we then arrange a taxi to Belluno.)
Hotel in Belluno (Breakfast)
Departure day: Depart from Belluno
Enjoy your last breakfast in Belluno and look around the old town before departing. The train to Venice makes it easy to keep exploring and we can advise on further travel in Italy. Congratulations on completing the Alta Via 1!
Enjoy your last breakfast in Belluno and look around the old town before departing. The train to Venice makes it easy to keep exploring and we can advise on further travel in Italy. Congratulations on completing the Alta Via 1!
Options
We try to be as flexible as possible with our trips and we can adapt the route and accommodation booked to suit your preferences. Whilst, the spacing of huts determines the schedules available on the Alta Via 1, there are some great options for longer or shorter itineraries alike. We love to work with hikers to plan a trip which best suits each group's walking style. This could be a more challenging dash, or staying at each available hut to savour the scenery and cuisine.Make the trip shorter
We find our usual itinerary is a good pace for most walkers; the terrain on the Alta Via 1 can be steep, rocky and exposed in places, so the shorter daily distances compared to some other trails in the Alps can be misleading! As such, if you're interested in a shorter break along the Alta Via 1, we prefer to recommend walking a shorter section of the trail, rather than combining stages to give longer days of hiking.
A good option is to shorten the trip to 7 days of walking by finishing at Passo Duran. This avoids the most difficult section of the Alta Via 1, which comes before Rifugio Pian de Fontana. We'd book your final night of accommodation in Agordo instead of Belluno, which still has good transport links for onward travel to Venice.
For a shorter trip than this, our 4-stage Alta Via 1 North (Lago di Braies to Cortina) and 6-stage Alta Via 1 South (Cortina to La Pissa) holidays are fantastic options in their own right, and leave open the option of returning to the Dolomites to finish the trail another time.
For fitter walkers looking for a challenge, our normal 9-stage trip can be made shorter, completing the full route across 8 longer days of walking. We suggest condensing the Northern part of the trail into 3 stages, with nights at Rifugios Pederü and Scotoni. It is also possible to combine stages on the Southern part of the trail, walking from Rifugio Vazzoler to Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet and leaving a very long final day from Sommariva al Pramperet to the end of the Alta Via 1. A 7-stage itinerary making both of these modifications is possible, but will feel very challenging given the terrain involved.
Add a rest day
We suggest a rest day in Cortina for those wanting a break part way through. The rest day comes part way through stage 4 of our standard itinerary, giving 2 shorter days (to and from the bus stop on the Passo Falzarego road) either side of the rest day. Cortina is a great base for a day, being a busy Alpine hub - similar to Chamonix in France.
Make the trip longer
If you fancy enjoying the majesty of the Dolomites for a bit longer, it is possible to extend your trip by splitting the route into more stages. For a 10-stage trip we split the two long days between Rifugio Averau and Rifugio Vazzoler into three shorter stages, with nights at Rifugio Citta' di Fiume and Rifugio Coldai. To make the trip even longer, you can add in a night at Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet, between Passo Duran and Rifugio Pian de Fontana. Many options work well but please note the longer schedules usually include more basic huts and more nights without the option of private rooms. Please ask us for more details - we'll be delighted to provide suggestions and advice.
Hike with a leader
Hike with confidence in the company of our fully qualified International Mountain Leaders (IMLs), with the navigation, accommodation and arrangements taken care of. If your group would like a guide for your trip, please get in touch for more details or view our scheduled guided trips.
Combining trips in the Dolomites
We can combine the northern section of our Alta Via 1 and the eastern section of our Alta Via 9 to create an 8 stage loop of the Northern Dolomites. The circuit includes Lago di Braies, Lagazuoi, Lake Misurina and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. We suggest a first and last night in Dobbiaco and you can add a rest day in Cortina to make the trip longer. Please email us for details!
Prices
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Alta Via 1 15 July to 17 Sept 2026 15 July to 16 Sept 2027 |
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9 stages (10 nights) |
GBP 1,800 Singles 170 |
GBP 1,990 Singles 170 Main Trip |
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10 stages Rest day in Cortina (12 nights) |
GBP 2,100 Singles 370 |
GBP 2,290 Singles 370 |
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7 stages to Passo Duran (8 nights) |
GBP 1,660 Singles 170 |
GBP 1,830 Singles 170 |
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8 stages Longer hiking days (9 nights) |
GBP 1,710 Singles 170 |
GBP 1,870 Singles 170 |
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10 stages Shorter hiking days (11 nights) |
GBP 1,940 Singles 170 |
GBP 2,080 Singles 170 |
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12 stages 1 rest day (14 nights) |
GBP 2,240 Singles 370 |
GBP 2,380 Singles 370 |
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Accommodation
Where we stay
Our mix of accommodation aims to give an enticing taste of life in the Italian Dolomites. We include lovely hotels (usually 3*) in Dobbiaco and Belluno plus 8 nights in cosy and welcoming Italian mountain huts. At the huts there are usually a mix of private and shared rooms. Bathroom facilities are almost always shared at the huts, even if you book private rooms.
Private Rooms
Private rooms are a possibility at 7 of the 8 huts we usually book on our 9-stage Alta Via 1 itineraries, and we can book these if they are available on your dates. Our 'Private Rooms' price assumes that we are able to secure private rooms at 7 huts.
The final hut on all of our itineraries, Rifugio Pian de Fontana, only offers dormitory accommodation; this is the most remote area of the trail, and the peaceful setting and friendly welcome will make up for it! If you'd prefer to avoid this hut, you could finish your trip at Passo Duran, giving a 7-stage (8 night) trip.
Please note we are unfortunately not able to guarantee the availability of private rooms in advance, and it's best to expect that you will share rooms with other Alta Via 1 hikers on at least some nights of your trip; if there are no private rooms available at a given hut on your dates, we'll book accommodation in shared rooms or dormitories and reduce your price by GBP10 to GBP20 per hut (depending on the hut).
If you opt for a different length of itinerary (such as our 8- or 10-stage trips), this will usually involve extra nights in shared rooms or dormitories. Due to the spacing of accommodation along the trail, it's not usually possible to arrange longer or shorter Alta Via 1 itineraries with private rooms throughout.
Dormitory Accommodation
If you prefer to stay in shared rooms and dormitories at the huts, please book our dormitory accommodation option. We'd book the same 3 or 4* hotels in Dobbiaco and Belluno.
Hotel Upgrades
If you'd like a touch of luxury either side of your hike, we can upgrade your hotels in Dobbiaco and Belluno to 4* options for a supplement of GBP 60 per person, or book a hotel in the resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo for your first night (giving a slightly longer journey to Lago di Braies on your first day). We can offer these upgrades regardless of whether you opt for private rooms or dorms at the huts.
Single Room Supplement
Our single supplement covers single occupancy rooms at the hotels in Dobbiaco and Belluno. It is unfortunately not possible to book private rooms for single occupancy at the huts.
Solo Travel
We do not take bookings for solo walkers on self-guided trips. For solo walkers we suggest our guided Alta Via 1.
Our mix of accommodation aims to give an enticing taste of life in the Italian Dolomites. We include lovely hotels (usually 3*) in Dobbiaco and Belluno plus 8 nights in cosy and welcoming Italian mountain huts. At the huts there are usually a mix of private and shared rooms. Bathroom facilities are almost always shared at the huts, even if you book private rooms.
Private Rooms
Private rooms are a possibility at 7 of the 8 huts we usually book on our 9-stage Alta Via 1 itineraries, and we can book these if they are available on your dates. Our 'Private Rooms' price assumes that we are able to secure private rooms at 7 huts.
The final hut on all of our itineraries, Rifugio Pian de Fontana, only offers dormitory accommodation; this is the most remote area of the trail, and the peaceful setting and friendly welcome will make up for it! If you'd prefer to avoid this hut, you could finish your trip at Passo Duran, giving a 7-stage (8 night) trip.
Please note we are unfortunately not able to guarantee the availability of private rooms in advance, and it's best to expect that you will share rooms with other Alta Via 1 hikers on at least some nights of your trip; if there are no private rooms available at a given hut on your dates, we'll book accommodation in shared rooms or dormitories and reduce your price by GBP10 to GBP20 per hut (depending on the hut).
If you opt for a different length of itinerary (such as our 8- or 10-stage trips), this will usually involve extra nights in shared rooms or dormitories. Due to the spacing of accommodation along the trail, it's not usually possible to arrange longer or shorter Alta Via 1 itineraries with private rooms throughout.
Dormitory Accommodation
If you prefer to stay in shared rooms and dormitories at the huts, please book our dormitory accommodation option. We'd book the same 3 or 4* hotels in Dobbiaco and Belluno.
Hotel Upgrades
If you'd like a touch of luxury either side of your hike, we can upgrade your hotels in Dobbiaco and Belluno to 4* options for a supplement of GBP 60 per person, or book a hotel in the resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo for your first night (giving a slightly longer journey to Lago di Braies on your first day). We can offer these upgrades regardless of whether you opt for private rooms or dorms at the huts.
Single Room Supplement
Our single supplement covers single occupancy rooms at the hotels in Dobbiaco and Belluno. It is unfortunately not possible to book private rooms for single occupancy at the huts.
Solo Travel
We do not take bookings for solo walkers on self-guided trips. For solo walkers we suggest our guided Alta Via 1.
Route
Our classic Alta Via 1 trip gives a complete journey on foot from Lago di Braies near Dobbiaco, to La Pissa near Belluno without the need to use public transport.
The AV1 trail itself is a well-defined route with a number of variants. Where the route splits, our route generally takes the easier option, with harder alternatives also described in your routecards. This means that you can choose your route depending on the level of challenge you wish to take on.
The Terrain
The terrain on the Alta Via 1 provides an exciting mix of solid trails, over which you can stride out among the high peaks, combined with narrower zig-zagging hillside paths on steep, loose and sometimes exposed terrain. The Alta Via 1 is first and foremost a walk, with no via ferrata or climbing sections.
In some places the paths are particularly steep and loose, for example on the final approaches to mountain passes and in loose descents such as the descent from Forcella di Lech (stage 3) as well as the ascent to Col dell Orso (stage 7), and ascent to the Cita Zima ridge (stage 8). These sections require steady balance and a head for heights.
There are also sections of handrail used as aids to walking on the narrower, more exposed paths, such as those on the ascent from Lago di Braies (stage 1), on the alternative descent from Lagazuoi through the First World War tunnels (stage 4), and on the descent to Rif Pian de Fontana (stage 8). Please ask us for further details and photo of these sections.
Is it for me?
The Alta Via 1 is an outstanding trek with a mix of high mountain passes, excellent views and comfy mountain huts. It is manageable for fit mountain walkers who are happy to walk for up to 8 hours a day over rocky and sometimes exposed ground. If you are fit and active in your day-to-day life, and have day hiking experience, then the AVU can also be suitable for those new to multi-day trekking in the European Alps. The days are not too long and the route is generally well waymarked, aiding navigation, though a map and compass are essential for safe navigation poor weather.
A level of self-sufficiency on the AV1 is necessary as transfer bags (an optional extra) can only be transferred to the huts at Passo Duran on our classic itinerary, and to your hotel in Belluno at the end. On all other nights you’ll need to carry with you everything you need for daily life; it’s not too much and makes for a satisfying daily routine.
Difficulty
The Alta Via 1 is first and foremost a walk and we grade it as a Purple. There are no glacier crossings, via ferrata or rock climbing. There are, however, sections of steep and rocky ground which require steady foot placement and an ability to cope with walking along some narrow and exposed paths. One such section is a relatively narrow ridge between Passo Duran and Pian de Fontana (stage 8) with drops to both sides. Please let us know if you’d like more detail on the trickier bits of the trail.
We do not include the optional, and difficult, Via Ferrata finish to the Alta Via 1 around the Schiara massif above Belluno in our notes; instead we opt for the most common ending to the Alta Via 1, which descends from Rifugio Pian de Fontana to finish at La Pissa. From here we take the local bus to Belluno. Our trip also misses out the optional Monte Pelmo circuit: this is a widely underestimated variant, with exceptional difficulty and exposure, more than that of the Walker's Haute Route.
Alta Via 1 Walking Guide - more about the route itself
How to get there
Hikers who are seeing more of Italy after the AV1 can use Venice as a start point for the South - Rome by train, for example - and in fact Belluno links to the Northern cities of Verona, Milan and Turin. In Italy, we love Venice, Rome and Turin and we will be glad to chat about trains and travel around Italy.
Travel to and from the trip is not included in the holiday price. We take care to give the most useful notes possible about all the travel options. We supply these both on booking and in your info pack, and we offer personalised tips at any point. The aim is that our walkers arrange their travel by the simplest and most scenic means as suits their plan. Please get in touch for advice.
Included
- Bespoke accommodation itinerary - tailored to suit your particular requirements
- Breakfast every morning
- Dinner on 7 nights for our 9-stage trip (all the huts except Rifugio Averau)
- Detailed Routecards AVU1-9 of the Exploratory system, printed on waterproof paper
- Topographical maps covering the route
- Downloadable GPX Tracks covering the route
- Expert advice and local information
- A comprehensive 'Season Update' following our pre-season recce
- Full support during your trip from the Alpine Exploratory team (9am until 9pm in the Alps)
Not included
- Travel to and from your trip
- Transport to reach off-route accommodation (unless otherwise specified)
- Any other local transport taken whilst on the trip
- Travel insurance
- Lunches, snacks, drinks and evening meals in the towns (this would be 2 nights on our main trip)
- Dinner if staying at Rifugio Averau.
- Baggage transfers (available as an extra)
Baggage transfer
We offer a partial baggage transfer service on the Alta Via 1 as an optional extra. It is important to be aware that due to the AV1 route staying high up in huts, bags cannot be delivered on all nights. On our main trip bags can be transferred from Dobbiaco to Passo Staulanza, Passo Duran and Belluno. Depending on your exact schedule and mix of accommodation more drops may be possible and we'll advise on this once accommodaton is booked. When you are spending a night somewhere without baggage transfer your bag will travel ahead to the next location and be waiting for you there.We also offer a direct baggage transfer from Dobbiaco to Belluno - particularly useful if you're walking the Alta Via 1 as part of a larger trip. Please do contact us for more information on baggage transfer and for prices.
Questions about the Alta Via 1?
Feel free to ask any questions about your planning. Ben, Eve, Ione, Katy, Lucy, Rob, Simon, Skylar or Steph will reply with expert advice. We spend a lot of time hiking our routes (and trails around the world) so please ask us anything.
 
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Rifugio Lagazuoi at the end of Stage 4
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