Rising high in the northeast of Italy, the Dolomites are a seemingly impenetrable mountain range that has long inspired travelers and intrepid adventurers seeking new hiking and climbing challenges.
It’s tough, it’s uphill, but it’s a great Dolomites hiking experience. To help you plan your trip, here’s our guide to planning and hiking the Alta Via 1.
In the Dolomites, an Alta Via is essentially a High Route. These are long-distance trails that pass through the alpine regions and through the mountains.
How to Reach the Start and End Points of the Alta Via 1
This is a rural area, and while most hikers will get to the trailhead using public transport, depending on where you are arriving from this can take several changes of bus and train.
This is a long-distance hiking route, and while it can be very up and down each way, the route itself is not technical and no specialist equipment or training is needed.