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Journey through the Eastern Dolomites on the Alta Via 1

  • Duration 11 Days / 10 Nights
  • Grade
  • Start / Finish Cortina / Belluno
  • Distance 113 km / 70 miles
  • Trip Style Self Guided
  • Availability
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  • Availability
    July - September
  • Price From $1,605
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Overview

Tour the classic Italian Alta Via 1 in the east of The Dolomites, from the wonderful Lake Prags to Belluno, while staying in authentic mountain cabins. 

It starts in South Tyrol with its distinctive Austrian atmosphere. Then head south along a meandering route under the spectacular mountain ranges that include the iconic 3,200 m peaks of Tofana, Lagazuoi, Pelo and the mythical Civetta. End this route 140 km later, in the charming village of Belluno. 

The Dolomites rise dramatically around you while you delight in the warm Italian welcome, delicious pastas, excellent local wines and a unique atmosphere of the 'rifugi', one of the highlights on the Alta Via 1. You'll love the simple but pleasant cabin-to-cabin tour, relaxing at the end of the day in remote mountain accommodations, some built as far back as 1930.

  • Walk along trails through the radiant peaks in The Dolomites.
  • Enjoy warm hospitality and delicious Italian food in the historic mountain 'rifugios'.
  • Visit the elegant village of Cortina before you start your journey.
  • Listen to the call of the groundhog in the National Park of the Belluno Dolomites.
  • Enjoy the feeling of completing one of the most typical long-distance routes in Europe.

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    Itinerary

    Services

    Included

    • Accommodation in private and shared rooms
    • Breakfasts
    • 6 evening meals are included according to availability in your selected accommodations
    • Baggage transfer on the second day
    • Information dossier with maps and routes
    • 24-hour telephone support
    • Taxes included

    Extras

    • Travel insurance
    • Cancellation insurance
    • Additional nights during the trip
    • Private room in the 'rifugi' (they can be rooms with shared facilities or en suite, subject to availability)

    Accomodation

    General information

    The accommodation with which we collaborate is carefully selected by our team to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience throughout your trip.

    For this walking route, we have chosen comfortable hotels for the first and last night to guarantee peace of mind, rest and enjoyment.

    For the other nights, we have selected 'rifugi' (mountain refuge huts) which will allow you to discover the Italian culture up close and enjoy the hospitality of these traditional lodgings.

    Due to the rifugi's location and limited capacity, we recommend you confirm your booking as soon as possible. The name of each accommodation will be provided to you thirty days before the start of your trip.

    Room types

    For the first and last night's accommodation, your booking will be in private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

    In the rifugi, the rooms are generally shared and mixed. There is the possibility, albeit very limited, to request a private room, some of which have individual bathrooms and some of which have shared bathrooms. In either case, it is necessary to book in advance.

    Map

    Travel & Transfers

    To get to Cortina, Marco Polo Airport in Venice is the most convenient, thanks to the operation of several international airlines. From there, it is possible to take the Cortin Express towards Cortina, which departs twice a day, usually in the afternoon. 

    It is also possible to get to Venice's smallest airport, Venice Treviso, and from Treviso Sud, take a bus that departs once a day to Cortina.

    FAQs

    We suggest you make the reservation as soon as possible, as soon as you have decided your travel dates, as this destination is extremely popular, and accommodation bookings sell out quickly, mainly private rooms. However, we will always try to adjust to your plans.

    The best time to travel this route is from July to mid-September; August is the most popular month (for locals too) and that's why cabins are always busy. It is not uncommon for snow to fall in summer in the highest areas, and some snowflakes are still present in July. 

    We offer walks from the beginning of July. July and August are the hottest months of the year and you run the risk of big storms, which can be torrential and usually occur in the afternoon. It is essential to be well equipped and prepared for these eventualities. 

    This route is classified as moderate to strenuous and requires a good physical condition. You must be used to walking in mountains, crossing stony or snowy routes, and climbing uphill and downhill to make the most of this trip.

    Due to the location of the cabins in the middle of the mountains, it is usually not possible to take any transport between them. Shelter staff will be available to guide you on the best options.

    In our informative dossier, we detail the tips and the kit with everything we suggest you carry. The most important thing is standard walking equipment such as raincoats, good walking shoes or boots, sunscreen, water bottle and a light backpack that can be adjusted to the waist.

    The baggage transfer service will only be available from Cortina to Belluno, as due to the remote location of most of the accommodation ("rifugi") it is not feasible to offer daily luggage transfer. For this reason, you should carry a backpack with everything you need for each day.

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    karen L.karen L. ★★★★★ The administration was good before our trip and our questions were answered quickly. The accommodation was also good. We had no problems with the baggage transfer too.John W.John W. ★★★★★ Our group of 5 had a really great experience with orbis ways. Our contact person was helpful via email and via phone. Great accommodations and each host was helpful and generous with kindness.Juliana M.Juliana M. ★★★★★ I travelled last week to Madeira with Orbis Ways and it has been an amazing experience. Accommodations were exceptional, and everything was explained very well, apart from that the Island is amazing, must be seen at least once in a lifetime. Dinners were very good, with local fresh homemade food! Very recomending!!!Lauren G.Lauren G. ★★★★★ Excellent trip. Excellent communication with Orbis. Lovely accommodations. Luggage transfer was always done well and the overall trip was excellent. I cannot wait to do another walk in 2023 and will use Orbis ways 100%.sanda S.sanda S. ★★★★★ Few days ago I finished Camino Francés. Orbis Ways planned the trip for me, arranged my routes and accommodations as well as luggage transfers. Everything went smoothly from the beginning in St Jean Pied du Port until the end in Santiago. Rooms with private bathrooms that they booked for me were comfortable and clean and luggage transfers underwent without mistakes. My daily routes were well planned. In 34 days I had only two problematic situations with accommodations and their 24 hours assistance team solved them in few minutes. I enjoyed every minute of my Way. I am planning to return and do some other route - Norte and Portugués gor sure. Orbis Ways will be my choice again.Karin B.Karin B. ★★★★★ I did the wonderful walking holiday trip of 8 days Mont Blanc...the experience was incredible, from the beginning everything chosen in the dossier was beyond expectations, providing all the necessary information.I am very grateful for the wonderful and detailed attention of Jhonay. Also the accommodations chosen were very comfortable!I have no doubt that I will repeat as soon as I can, the routes are spectacular!Julie F.Julie F. ★★★★★ Orbisways did an outstanding job of planning our trip along the Camino de Santiago. The provided voucher provided excellent information, the accommodations were awesome, never had any confusion regarding travel details and the staff I worked with prior to our trip were kind and very efficient. I highly recommend OrbisWays and will definitely be traveling with them again!!js_loader