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The Alta Via is a high altitude hiking trail through the Dolomites mountains in Italy, from Dobbiaco in the north to Belluno in the south - a distance of 110km. This seven day hike is the easiest of the 6 Alta Via's in the Dolomites and starts from Dobbiaco and ends at Rifugio Capanna Trieste. The route takes you through the magical atmosphere of the Dolomites, a land of wild open spaces, green meadows and jagged peaks. Throughout the hike you will be surrounded by glaciers, ridges and massifs, with spellbinding views that make every moment unforgettable. Some hikes involve steeper ascents, but there is often the possibility to make the day’s hike shorter or easier. In any case, the views along the way and the comfortable shelters at the end of the day are always worth the effort!
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24kg of CO2-e PP per day
(171kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
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Day 1
Arrive in Dobbiaco
Make your own way to Dobbiaco (Toblach) and check-in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to soak in the peaceful atmosphere. Take a stroll through the small streets of this charming village, wonderfully located on a plateau surrounded with meadows and pastures and dominated by some of the most beautiful and imposing peaks of the Dolomites.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Bus to Lake Braies and hike to Fodara/Sennes (4hrs)
Take a bus from Dobbiaco to Lake Brais, (must be prebooked, details in your Pre Departure Information). Your first hiking day is challenging but extremely rewarding: along the way are incredible views including the romantic Braies Lake and the Rifugio Biella, at the foot of the imposing Croda del Becco mountain. Your accommodation for tonight is Fodara Vedla, a mountain rifugio immersed in a peaceful scenery of meadows and huts, with the peaks of Croda Rossa d’Ampezzo (3146m), Cristallo (3221m) and Tofana (Fanes, 3243m) mountains as a backdrop. Overnight Rifugio Fodara Vedla (1980m) or Sennes hut, subject to availability. Distance 9km/5.6mi, +979m/3211ft, -342m/1122ft
Meals: B,D
Day 3
Hike from Fodara/Sennes to Fanes plateaux (4hrs)
Today’s itinerary runs through an almost lunar landscape: one of the highlights along the way is Lake Piciodel, with its typical green colour. After a long descent to the Pederu hut you start your final ascent to the Fanes plateau. Here you will sleep in a mountain hut (at 2022m) surrounded by trees and rugged peaks, in the heart of Fanes, Sennes and Braies National Park. Distance 10km/6.25mi, +592m/1942ft, -664m/2178ft
Day 4
Hike to Rifugio Lagazuoi (6hrs)
Today is full of highlights! Starting from your hut in Fanes, you hike to the Limo Pass and to the nearby Limo Lake. You continue to the beautiful Lagazuoi Alp, with the small but enchanting Lake Lagazuoi, a bright blue spot surrounded by ragged peaks: this area is famous for its underground tunnels and trenches built during WWI. Overnight Rifugio Lagazuoi (2752m). Distance 12km/7.5mi, +846m/2775ft, -375m/1230ft * Note: -Luggage transfer is not possible on this day, you will need to carry your overnight gear required in your daypack. -Rifugio Lagazuoi has limited availability. If not available when you book, you will need to take the cable car (own cost) down to Passo Falzarego and then walk 1km or take the bus to the alternative accommodation, Rifugio Valparola or Rifugio Col Gallina.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 5
Continue to Rifugio Fedare (5hrs)
From the hut you descend to Falzarego Pass before climbing towards the top of Mount Avelau. Today’s hike is challenging, but the beautiful scenery is definitely worth your efforts. Rifugio Nuvolau, along your hike, offers some of the most beautiful views in the Dolomites area. Overnight Rifugio Fedare (2000m). Distance 10km/6,25mi, +666m/2185ft, -746m/2447ft
Day 6
Transfer to Passo Giau and hike to Passo Staulanza (6hrs)
A short transfer this morning (at 8.30 am, included) will take you to the top of Passo Giau. You then hike across the beautiful and wild Val Cernera: the views are incredible, from jagged peaks to peaceful meadows. Along the hike, you can reach with a short detour the Mesolithic site of Mondeval, where in 1987 a well-preserved skeleton of a hunter from the Mesolithic age was found. From Monte Pelmo, you will descend to Passo Staulanza and your accommodation (1783m). Distance 13km/8.1mi, +573m/1880ft, -1038m/3405ft
Day 7
Hike to Rifugio Tissi (5hrs)
This morning you start hiking from passo Staulanza towards Col dei Baldi. From here, you hike on a nice path until the Coldai Refuge, where you can stop for a well-deserved break before proceeding to the beautiful mountain lake Coldai. Today’s destination is Rifugio Tissi, located in a panoramic position at 2260m. If you have some energy left, don’t miss a hike to the nearby peak of the Col Rean, with great views on the valley of Alleghe and the rugged peaks all around. Distance 11km/6.8mi, +900m/2953ft, -400m/1312ft *note: Luggage transfer is not possible to Rifugio Tissi, you will need to carry your overnight gear required in your daypack. You will be reunited with your luggage at Cappana Trieste when you meet with your transfer.
Day 8
Hike to Rifugio Capanna Treste (4hrs), transfer to Agordo, trip concludes
On your last day of the tour you gradually descend through the high Val Civetta and Sella di Pelsa along flower fields, mountain paths and Alpine huts where you can have a nice break in the Alpine garden overlooking the beautiful Valle Corpassa. From here you descend to the Rifugio Capanna Trieste, where a transfer takes you to Agordo. Arrangements end in Agordo. Distance 10km/6.25mi, +50m/164ft, -1150m/3773ft From Agordo you can take a bus to eg. Belluno to continue your onward travel. We can assist with a transfer from the Rifugio through to Cortina, or back to Dobbiaco, also with booking an extra night - please ask for our rates.
Meals: B
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GRADE 3 - Daily hikes of 4 to 6 hours along either gravel roads or well-marked hiking trails. The routes described here sometimes involve steeper ascents, but can be hiked without problems by a reasonably fit adult. On some occasions, there are optional opportunities for climbing local peaks; these are more difficult trails, suitable for experienced mountain hikers. Bear in mind the altitude is always around 2000m+ and the terrain is sometimes rocky and slippery. Conditions can change rapidly in this mountain environment - you should always check with your host before setting out each day. Luggage transfers are not possible to the huts on days 4 and 7 so you will need to carry your overnight requirements in your rucksack.
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