long-distance hiking trail
Dolomites High Trail 1
Lake Braies to San Vito di Cadore
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
600,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites is the great classic among long-distance trekking routes in the Dolomites – impressive, varied, and technically on the more relaxed side.
5 days · Eastern Dolomites
The Alta Via 1 is one of the most beautiful and technically easier high routes in the Dolomites. Over 5 days, we will cover the most impressive section of the entire route, which in its full length runs from Pragser Wildsee to Belluno.
So we are not doing the complete crossing, but the section that for many is exactly the most exciting: plenty of Dolomite scenery, lovely mountain huts, varied terrain, and a new panorama every day. The route leads through well-known areas such as the Fanesgruppe and continues towards Lagazuoi and Croda da Lago.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 4x overnight stays in huts with half board
- Travel to the meeting point and any parking fees
- Food and beverages not included in half board
- Costs for the cable car ride and taxi ride back to the starting point
- Expenses (huts, cable car, taxi) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
5 days
Meeting point:
Hotel Pragser Wildsee
What you need
Requirements:
- Fitness for daily stages of 6 hours and 1,000 meters of elevation gain
- Surefootedness
PRICING
Participants:
min. 6 people
Prices:
From 6 people p. p.:
1 - 5 people:
600,- €
upon request
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
Due to the great popularity of the Dolomites high-altitude trails, it is necessary to inquire at least six months before the planned start of the tour, otherwise the huts along the route will be fully booked.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Starting out by the lake
We meet at Hotel Pragser Wildsee, have a short welcome, and then hike straight via the 1er Steig to the Seekofelhütte. A lovely first day to settle into the rhythm of the crossing and to find ourselves right in the heart of the Dolomites from the very start.
Walking time: 4 h | ↑ 900 m | ↓ 50 m
⌂ Seekofelhütte
Day 2: Via Fosses to Fanes
On the second day, we descend to Fosses See and continue through Val Salata to the Senneshütte. From there, we head down to Pederü and continue either on foot or by hut taxi to the Lavarellahütte. This stage is varied and links wide high plateaus with the valley floor and the renewed ascent to the hut.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 850 m | ↓ 1,050 m
⌂ Lavarellahütte
Day 3: Onwards to Lagazuoi
The third stage takes us to Limosee and on to Fanes Alm. Via Ju dal'Ega and Forcella del Lago, we reach Rifugio Lagazuoi. A strong day full of Dolomite character, ending at a hut that is rightly among the best known in the area.
Walking time: 5 h | ↑ 1,100 m | ↓ 350 m
⌂ Rifugio Lagazuoi
Day 4: Traces of war and Cinque Torri
Via the Galleria di Guerra and positions from the First World War, we descend to Falzaregopass and continue down to Rifugio Bai de Dónes. We take the chairlift up to Rifugio Scoiattoli. Passing the Cinque Torri, we reach the beautifully located Rifugio Croda da Lago.
Walking time: 5 h | ↑ 150 m | ↓ 1,100 m
⌂ Rifugio Croda da Lago
Day 5: Farewell towards Cadore
On the final day, we follow the original Alta Via 1 for a while over the Ambrizzolascharte to the Col Duro Scharte and onward through the Col Roan Scharte. Here we leave the high route and descend to San Vito di Cadore. A taxi takes us back to the starting point at Pragser Wildsee.
Walking time: 4 h | ↑ 250 m | ↓ 850 m
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is Alta Via 1 suitable for?
This tour is well suited to sure-footed mountain hikers with good fitness who want to spend several consecutive days moving from hut to hut. Technically, this section is fairly moderate, but the stages require stamina and enjoyment of longer days on the trail in the Dolomites.
How strenuous are the stages?
The daily stages range between 4 and 6 hours of walking time and over the five days add up to a real crossing. Anyone who hikes regularly and is familiar with ascents and descents in alpine terrain will get a great deal out of this tour.
What should I bring for the tour?
Most important are well broken-in mountain boots and a suitable hut sleeping bag liner. The detailed packing list will be sent with the confirmation email. If anything is missing, equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear fee.
