For those on limited annual leave, we have split the popular Alta Via 1 in half so it fits into just 1 week.
Join us on the ultimate multi-day trek along the Alta Via 1 (High Route), the original and flagship high level route through the Dolomites. The Alta Via 1, described in the outdoor press as “one of the world’s premier treks”, is a north-south traverse of the Dolomites.
This diverse route encompasses flower-filled alpine meadows underneath towering Dolomite peaks, crashing waterfalls, clear turquoise lakes, World War 1 heritage sites, and wild, remote sections. Following the northern half of the Alta Via 1, trekking up to 2750m, we stay in the excellent network of mountain refuges along the way.
The route is not technical, and is accessible to regular walkers. Typically we can expect around 6 hours of walking each day and ascents and descents of about 700m. The route has been graded moderate+ as we will carry our own clothing for trekking from refuge to refuge, though bedding and food is provided by the refuges, so do not need to be carried.
We will have the chance to explore the fascinating history of the region, and enjoy a well-earned glass of wine on a refuge balcony while watching the sunset turn the Dolomites to their famous pink colour. Why not make the most of Italy’s late summer sunshine and a cheap flight.
