Tour the north of The Dolomites along High Route 1

You will find the beautiful Cortina in the heart of The Dolomites. It's a great place to spend your first night in the mountains and buy some supplies. 

Known as being the ski and mountaineering centre in the High Dolomites, Cortina offers a variety of restaurants and stores. Getting to Cortina from Venice is very simple, there is an express bus service twice a day.

Overnight in Cortina

After a good rest, take a bus via Dobbiaco to Lake Prags, a spectacular lake and the official start to High Way 1. Leave from the farthest end of the lake with the mountains rising on all sides and walk through dwarf pine paths towards the head of the valley. On a clear day you will see the three giant monoliths at Tre Cime.

Your first day on High Way 1 involves a good ascent to Rifugio Biella. From there, you can take the option to climb the summit of Croda del Becco or continue downhill to the Rifugio Sennes, located 2,126 metres high with a panoramic view of Croda Rossa (3,246 m), Cristallo (3,221 m), Sorapis (3,205 m) and Tofana (3,243 m).

Overnight in Sennes

The walk is along an ancient World War I mountain route, as you follow the curves on a 500-metre ascent to the Rifugio Pederu (1,548 m) which is perfectly located for a bite to eat. Admire the beautiful views of the Sennes and Fanes massifs.

Continue through the Valle di Rudo and then stop to Valun de Fanes to reach your Rifugio in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park.

Overnight in Fanes

Continue along High Way 1 passing through the shimmering Lago di Limo (2,157 m). As you climb the slopes of the Fanes stop to admire the views of the mountain ranges of the south and the Marmolada. Cross the Passo Tagéda; We suggest you choose a simpler wide path past the windy meadows of Forcella del Lago with a steep descent through a stony path to Lake Lagazuoi.

There, in the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo, you will see the remains of the Austrian-Italian frontline from the First World War. Stop at the All'aparto della Grande Guerra and then head to your Rifugio.

Overnight in Lagazuoi

From Cortina, escape into the calm of the mountains. Before, you can take a bus to skip the first 6 km of the walk, if you wish. Continue through rhododendron forests as the Cinque Terre peaks can be seen in the panorama. 

Get to Nuvolau, where you will find your Rifugio.

Overnight in Nuvolau

You must return to the road to the Rifugio Averau; pass through Cinque Torre while following the variant of High Way 1 through orchid meadows and pine trees. 

This route will reward you with magnificent views over Cortina and the valley. Afterwards, enjoy a pleasant walk to Croda da Lago.

Overnight in Croda da Lago

Descend back to civilization on peaceful trails via the Costeana Valley, through pastures and small villages.  

Observe the beautiful views through the mountains that enclose Cortina, like a natural amphitheatre: to the east, Sorpis, to the west, Fanes and Cristalle that rises majestically behind the village.

Overnight in Cortina

After breakfast, you can take an express bus from Cortina to Venice, or you can continue your trip in Italy.

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