Alta Via 1 Self Guided 10-day Standard AV1-10
Highlights
- GO hike hut to hut across the Italian Dolomites, which are cherished for their unique beauty and war history
- GO back in time and immerse yourself in World War I history
- GO take alternate routings to enjoy comfortable trails that avoid exposure that is typical on trails throughout the Dolomites and the Alps
The Alta Via 1 trek is Italy's highlight long-distance hiking trail and leads awe-struck hikers through the Dolomites from north to south. This route is famous, and for very good reason. Along the way are a multitude of comfortable mountain huts. What makes this tour truly stand out is the World War I history, as it passes by former battlefields, fortification remnants, and other clues that this serene environment was not always so peaceful. We recommend doing some reading on World War I history in the Dolomites before the tour, to make it that much more interesting. Alta Via
1 – 2023 Booking Update We are
successfully booking itineraries for the Alta Via 1. Although the
accommodations are filling up earlier than normal this year, we are still
booking great itineraries. Due to
the tight booking situation this year, we recommend you book as soon as you are
ready. We can
book the best itineraries for customers who provide us with a flexible date
range (the bigger the better). If private rooms are a priority for you, a
flexible date range of 2 to 4 weeks is best. If you are unable to provide such
a wide date range, we do have some alternate accommodations we can use that
aren’t located directly on the route, but still are not disruptive to your
itinerary. Note:
Many books and blogs mention early September as a “less-crowded” time to visit
the Alta Via 1. However, for the past two years, the huts have been booked up
for September even before they were booked up for July or August. There is
currently more availability on the Alta Via 1 in July and August than there is
in September. Pushing later into September doesn’t bring any advantages,
because the huts at the beginning of the route stay full until mid-September
and the huts at the end of the route close around September 20th. We
currently recommend July and August for Alta Via 1 tours. We discourage June
bookings due to likely snow conditions on the route.
Updated
January 6, 2023
Length 10 days
Season July through early-September
Airport Airport: Venice, Italy
Physical Condition 
Technical Difficulty 
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Responsible Travel Score:
12/15 Responsible Travel Leader
(detailed summary available in Tour Documents)
Only 20% payment due at the time of booking!
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Packages and Pricing
Included in all packages
- Exclusive access to tours in a navigation app, even when offline
- Custom eGuidebook containing maps, daily itinerary, accommodation information and more
- GPX File
- Carbon offsetting for your tour (1 metric ton per customer)
- Optional Airport to Airport full service booking
- Booking and logistics assistance during your tour
- Unlimited time spent answering your questions
- Peace of mind by leaving the planning and booking to local experts
- More time for the important things in life
Comfort Package
Almost Luxury
Not Available
10 days
All Prices are Per Person
No Fees Apply
Classic Package
BEST DEAL
1,640€ tax included*
Single Occupancy +60€
10 days
What's Included:
-5 nights in rooms** at mountain huts
-4 nights in dormitories at mountain huts
-9 breakfasts
-8 dinners
All Prices are Per Person
Ultralight Package
Best for Budget Adventurers
1,350€ tax included*
Single Occupancy Included
10 days
What's Included:
-9 nights accommodation in dormitories in mountain huts
-9 breakfasts
-8 dinners
All Prices are Per Person
*Last-minute booking fees apply when booked less than two months in advance:
Within 2 months of tour start date: 50€ per person
Within 1 month of tour start date: 100€ per person
Add-ons
Airport to Airport Package from Venice Public
+2 days
570€
1 night in a simple hotel near Lago di Braies or Venice
- 1 night in a simple hotel in Belluno or Venice
Transportation between Venice and Cortina d'Ampezzo, as well as Belluno and Venice (public transportation)
Note: there are 3 required bus transfers that must be paid in cash on site. We will provide timetables for these
Airport to Airport Package from Venice Private
+2 days
1060€*
1 night in a 4-star hotel at Lago di Braies or Venice (based on availability)
- 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Belluno or Venice (based on availability)
Transportation between Venice and Lago di Braies; the end of the tour at La Pissa and Belluno; as well as Belluno and Venice (private transportation)
+1 day
90€
Add on an extra night at a hut included in the itinerary
Luggage Transportation from
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Belluno
(up to 3 25kg bags)
180€
- This requires a stay at hotels in
Cortina d'Ampezzo rather than at Lago di Braies the night before the tour, and
a hotel in Belluno the night after the tour
This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 12 to 10 points
Luggage Transportation from
Lago di Braies to 3 refuges and Belluno
(up to 3 25kg bags)
360€
- This requires a stay at hotels in Lago di Braies (or alternately Toblach-Dobbiaco) the night before the tour, and a hotel in Belluno the night after the tour
This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 12 to 9 points
All prices are per person
*Private transportation packages require a minimum of double occupancy
Not included
-Paper map
-Emergency response and rescue
-Flights
-Beverages
-Any meals not specified
-Sheets at mountain huts (a sleeping bag liner or travel sheet is normally required - during COVID a full sleeping bag may be required)
-Fees for any additional transportation used during the hiking tour, such as lifts, gondolas, and buses
-Some accommodations charge tourist or city taxes that must be paid on site. These rarely exceed 2€ per person per night
