Jan 5, 2025 · The Alta Via 1 hike is an epic long-distance alpine trek we did a couple years ago. It goes through the spectacular Italian Dolomites of the amazing South Tyrol region of northern Italy.

Alta Via 1 is a 125-kilometre-long high-level public footpath which runs through the eastern Dolomites in Italy. It is also known as the Dolomite High Route 1. It passes through some of the finest scenery in the Dolomites. The path runs south …

Alta Via 1, often hailed as the queen of all Alta Vias — a Dolomites classic — is on your bucket list. Of course, it is! This isn’t just another trail; it’s a journey through some of Italy's most dramatic limestone peaks.

Nov 15, 2021 · Alta Via 1, also known as the Dolomite High Route 1, is undoubtedly Italy’s most famous backpacking route. Many websites and printed guides give contradicting information about the route’s length, saying it is anywhere from 120 to 150 kilometres long.

Apr 21, 2023 · The Alta Via 1 is a long-distance hiking trail that traverses the Italian Dolomites. The trail begins at Lago De Braies, close to the town of Dobbiaco. The closest airport to the trailhead is Venice.

Jan 6, 2020 · From a hiker’s perspective, this legendary sub-range of the Alps boasts an extensive system of pathways (i.e. “Vias”), and of the many trails that crisscross its rugged topography, the most famous of them all is the Alta Via 1 (AV1).

The Alta Via 1 is a walking trail through the Italian Dolomites, for 120km (75 miles) from Dobbiaco in the North to Belluno in the South. The highest point reached on our standard route is Rifugio Lagazuoi situated at 2,752m (9,029ft). The height gain on the route is around 6,665m (21,833ft).

Oct 22, 2024 · The Alta Via 1 (aka AV1) is a multi-day hut-to-hut hike in Italy that cuts through some of the most beautiful sections of the Dolomites and takes you past glistening lakes, jagged peaks, and endless meadows of wildflowers.

The Alta Via 1, starting in the picturesque Lago di Braies and ending at the La Pissa bus stop, winds itself through 120 stunning kilometers of mountains, valleys, and everything in between. Planning and executing the hike take a little work so I've …

Mar 16, 2025 · Among the most celebrated ways to explore this alpine wonderland are the 10 Alta Via routes, high-altitude, multi-day treks that traverse stunning landscapes, connecting mountain huts and bivouacs.