5.5 km and 610 m of elevation gain / 185 m of elevation loss
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Alta Via 1 South
7 days / 6 nights
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Trek the southern part of the Alta Via 1 hut-to-hut hiking route, overcoming six scenic stages from the Falzarego mountain pass to the town of Belluno.
Starting point
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Finish point
La Stanga
Season
From July to September
Technical level
3/5
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Hut-to-Hut
Trek the southern part of the Alta Via 1 hut-to-hut hiking route, overcoming six scenic stages from the Falzarego mountain pass to the town of Belluno.
Trek the southern part of the Alta Via 1 hut-to-hut hiking route, overcoming six scenic stages from the Falzarego mountain pass to the town of Belluno.
Starting point
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Finish point
La Stanga
Season
From July to September
Technical level
3/5
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Hut-to-Hut
Highlights
- Hike the less crowded part of Alta Via 1
- Witness Cinque Torri from up close
- Delight in the green alpine meadows at Passo Giau
- Enjoy traditional Italian meals at the authentic rifugios
- Pass below the majestic Monte Pelmo and Monte Civetta
- Wrap up your journey in Val Cordevole near Belluno
What’s included in the price?
Self-guided
6 nights in mountain huts with half-board
Digital guidebook with itinerary, route instructions, and practical information
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your hike
NOT INCLUDED
Tourist tax
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Additional transfers
Airport transfer
Airport Transfer from Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Extra nights
Private rooms
What to bring to the tour
- Hiking shoes/boots
- 25 to 45-liter backpack
- Base layer
- Sports T-shirts
- Hiking shorts
- Hiking water-repellent pants
- Waterproof jacket
- Midlayer
- Sports socks and underwear
- Leisurewear for evenings
- Down jacket
- Gloves
- Shade hat/cap
- Warm headwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp
- Hiking poles
- ID card or passport
- Snacks
- Cash
- Water bottles or hydration pack
- Sleeping liner
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Small first aid kit
Alta Via 1 is quite an undertaking if you intend to tackle it in one piece. For those who feel nine consecutive days in the Alps are a tad too intense, we prepared a shortened version of the iconic hike, the six stages south of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Amounting to 86 kilometers and 2600 meters of elevation across six days, it proves to be a more demanding challenge than our Alta Via 1 Highlights hike. You should expect to be en route from 6-8 hours daily.
This part of Alta Via 1 leads past some Dolomites' worldwide-known icons, such as Cinque Torri and Monte Civetta. You also hike across the incredibly picturesque Passo Giau and its green sea of high-alpine meadows, making this part of Alta Via 1 the favorite of some hikers.
Additionally, the stages after Passo Giau tend to be less crowded, and you will be able to drink in the Dolomites in their totality without any disruptive factors preventing you from doing so.
We will book all your accommodations at rifugios and offer you support during your hike. You will also receive a detailed written guide with a day-by-day itinerary and a precise GPS track of the planned route beforehand.
If you have never been to the Dolomites before, we think it is about time you mend that by hiking the southern part of Alta Via 1!
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Ratings & Reviews
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We had great experience with the Triglav Tours team. They were always available, responsive and helpful. They arranged our trip during high season and managed to find solutions were other agencies did not. Thank you Eva and the entire Triglav Tours team!
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I have a lot of experience hiking in the mountains but still chose to book a guide, as I have neither the gear nor experience in via ferrata climbing. It turned out to be a really good idea! Prior to the trip, I had contact with the organizer and a video call where I could ask questions, which provided a good basis for deciding which trip was right for me. We were three women + our guide Jakob. On day 2, we started very early before sunrise, which gave us a bit more space on the trail and the pleasure of watching the sun rise over the mountain. Jakob was incredibly good at making our small group function, even though our levels were quite varied. I have a fear of heights, but I didn't feel unsafe at all. It was really nice that there was time to clip us into the wire. Back at the cabin, we had breakfast before heading back down towards the car. An absolutely fantastic trip that requires good physical fitness.
The Tour du Mont Blanc was easily one of the most memorable trips I’ve taken in years. From breathtaking views and warm, welcoming people to delicious food and charming mountain huts, every aspect of the journey was unforgettable. The hikes were significantly more challenging than I had anticipated, but the reward was well worth the effort. I can’t overstate how much smoother and more stress-free the experience was thanks to Hut to Hut’s incredibly detailed guides. Having accommodations pre-booked, access to a well-designed GPS trail map, and a comprehensive guide outlining what to expect, what to pack, and what to watch out for made all the difference. If you’re considering hiking the TMB, I wholeheartedly recommend booking with Hut to Hut. Their support turned a great adventure into an exceptional one.
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We had great experience with the Triglav Tours team. They were always available, responsive and helpful. They arranged our trip during high season and managed to find solutions were other agencies did not. Thank you Eva and the entire Triglav Tours team!
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I have a lot of experience hiking in the mountains but still chose to book a guide, as I have neither the gear nor experience in via ferrata climbing. It turned out to be a really good idea! Prior to the trip, I had contact with the organizer and a video call where I could ask questions, which provided a good basis for deciding which trip was right for me. We were three women + our guide Jakob. On day 2, we started very early before sunrise, which gave us a bit more space on the trail and the pleasure of watching the sun rise over the mountain. Jakob was incredibly good at making our small group function, even though our levels were quite varied. I have a fear of heights, but I didn't feel unsafe at all. It was really nice that there was time to clip us into the wire. Back at the cabin, we had breakfast before heading back down towards the car. An absolutely fantastic trip that requires good physical fitness.
The Tour du Mont Blanc was easily one of the most memorable trips I’ve taken in years. From breathtaking views and warm, welcoming people to delicious food and charming mountain huts, every aspect of the journey was unforgettable. The hikes were significantly more challenging than I had anticipated, but the reward was well worth the effort. I can’t overstate how much smoother and more stress-free the experience was thanks to Hut to Hut’s incredibly detailed guides. Having accommodations pre-booked, access to a well-designed GPS trail map, and a comprehensive guide outlining what to expect, what to pack, and what to watch out for made all the difference. If you’re considering hiking the TMB, I wholeheartedly recommend booking with Hut to Hut. Their support turned a great adventure into an exceptional one.
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