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. 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. Currently, we have the most availability in late
July and August. Late June, early July and September are best booked with a
very flexible date range and flexibility regarding accommodation type and some
creative solutions (which may involve using off-trail accommodations). 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 4 or more 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
February 10, 2023
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!
