Alta Via 1 with Via Ferratas VF4
Highlights
- GO hike hut to hut across the Italian Dolomites, which are cherished for their unique beauty and war history
- GO challenge yourself mentally and physically on the via ferrata aided climbing routes of the Dolomites
- GO eat heaps and heaps of delicious Italian food
The Italian Dolomites are famous for via ferratas. 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. Accommodation is in a multitude of comfortable mountain huts. Along the way are several of the most famous via ferratas in the Dolomites. The via ferratas are a great way to spice up the hike and most are optional. 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. Although this tour is feasible from mid-June to mid-September, it is likely to encounter problematic snowfields in late-June, and snowstorms in early September. Learn more about via ferratas on our All About Via Ferratas page.
Length 11 days
Season July through early-September
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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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
11 days
All Prices are Per Person
No Fees Apply
Classic Package
BEST DEAL
1,820€ tax included*
Single Occupancy Included
11 days
What's Included:
-5 nights in rooms** at mountain huts
-5 nights in dormitories at mountain huts
-10 breakfasts
-10 dinners
All Prices are Per Person
Ultralight Package
Best for Budget Adventurers
1,500€ tax included*
Single Occupancy Included
11 days
What's Included:
-10 nights accommodation in dormitories in mountain huts
-10 breakfasts
-10 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
+1 day
570€
1 night in a simple hotel near Lago di Braies
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
The Airport to Airport Package is not customizable
Airport to Airport Package from Venice Private
+1 day
1060€*
1 night in a 4-star hotel at Lago di Braies (based on availability)
Transportation between Venice and Lago di Braies; and Belluno and Venice (private transportation)
The Airport to Airport Package is not customizable
Alternate Route Monte Civetta 3,220 m. Summit
+ 0 days
0€
This is a committing route to one of the classic via ferrata summits in the Dolomites, Monte Civetta on Via Ferrata Alleghesi (C/D difficulty rating). It is an alternate route for Day 8. The summit can be avoided in bad weather, but even the detour to the hut is exposed and secured with cables (A difficulty rating) and can be very slippery in wet conditions.
Alternate Route Via Ferrata Constantini (D/E)
+1 day
140€
Rest Day
+1 day
140€
Luggage Transportation from
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Belluno
(up to 3 25kg bags)
180€
This requires a stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo rather than at Lago di Braies the night before the tour
This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 12 to 10 points
Luggage Transportation from
Lago di Braies to 2 refuges and Belluno
(up to 3 25kg bags)
360€
This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 12 to 9 points
Via Ferrata Set Rental
60€
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 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