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Alta Via 1 – Dolomites Trek

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Alta Via 1 – Dolomites Trek

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THE VERY BEST OF THE DOLOMITES ON A SEAMLESS HUT-TO-HUT JOURNEY ALONG THE LEGENDARY ALTA VIA 1

Our unforgettable week of hiking the Dolomites in Italy along the world-famous Alta Via 1 is carefully designed to blend the thrill of hut to hut hiking in with the comfort of hand-picked hotels, seamless luggage transfers, and expert guides. Explore iconic highlights like Lago di Braies, the dramatic Civetta north face, and panoramic Rifugio Lagazuoi, while enjoying authentic mountain hospitality each night. Meet the qualified Alpine trekking guides who work with LHO across our nontechnical walking programmes in the Alps.

Understand this version of Alta Via 1

Our eight-day journey combines selected Alta Via 1 stages with road transfers and hotel stays. It is a complete LHO experience from Venice, covering six walking days rather than every stage of the full classic trail.

Time and nights
Eight organised days, with walking on Days 2–7, four mountain-hut nights and three hotel nights.
First hut sequence
Nights at Sennes, Fanes and Lagazuoi without access to your main luggage. Carry the essentials for those three nights.
Mid-trip hotel
Reunite with your luggage at the Selva di Cadore hotel on Day 5.
Final hut and return
Night 6 at Vazzoler is without luggage access; your luggage returns in Venice on Day 7.
Baggage service
A provided 40-litre duffle and up to 10 kg transfer allowance on the specified days. Luggage is not delivered to every hut.

Prepare for sustained mountain climbs and descents with the clothing and personal essentials needed between luggage stops. The guide chooses the route for conditions and the group; the Lagazuoi tunnel descent is not guaranteed. Confirm route-specific equipment with the team.

Use the Alta Via 1 planning guide or compare hiking in the Alps. Review the departures below or talk to our team about your walking background and preparation.

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Explore the Alta Via 1 on a guided hut-to-hut trek, with selected mountain refuges, all meals and transfers from and back to Venice.

2

Relive every breathtaking moment with beautiful photos captured by your LHO Team Leader, included as part of your Alta Via 1 experience.

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Guided by an experienced LHO Trekking Coordinator and expert local guides, with preparation and guide judgement to manage risks that cannot be eliminated.

Trip photographer to capture it all
Small groups and great community vibes only
Clear inclusions and exclusions
Hassle free airport to airport service
Directly led by us and our local experts
Carefully curated to make it all epic

Alta Via 1 – Dolomites Trek Dates & Prices

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2027

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Sep 4 2027 -
Sep 11 2027

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Sep 12 2027 -
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Alta Via 1 – Dolomites Trek Inclusions & Exclusions

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP

  • Dedicated LHO Team Leader/Photographer
  • Carefully Selected AMM or IFMGA Guides
  • 3 Nights in a Trendy, Comfortable Hotel in Venice and the Dolomites
  • 4 Nights in selected Mountain Hut Accommodation on Trekking Days
  • Hut to Hut Baggage Transfer up to 10 KG on specific days
  • 40L Duffel Bag Provided for Baggage Transfer
  • All Meals Throughout the Trip
  • All Cable Car/Train Passes Within the Itinerary
  • Airport Transfers Between our Hotel and Venice Airport
  • All Transportation Within the Itinerary
  • Fitness and Nutrition Guides
  • Gear Shopping Assistance
  • LHO Base Camp (Office) Support

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP

  • International Flights and Entry Visas
  • Tips/Gratuities to the Local Team
  • Personal Gear and Rentals
  • Personal Medical/Travel Insurance/Cancellation Insurance
  • Any Extra Nights Beyond Those Listed in the Itinerary
  • Individual Departure from the Itinerary

Alta Via 1 – Dolomites Trek Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO VENICE

Our adventure begins with our arrival in Venice, where we meet at our comfortable accommodation near the airport. This is our gathering point before we begin our journey into the heart of the Dolomites. Early arrivals can take advantage of the regular hotel shuttle into Venice city center, wandering through its maze of canals, bridges, and lively piazzas. It’s a perfect opportunity to soak up the magic of Venice before trading its waterways for towering alpine peaks.
By late afternoon, we regroup at the hotel to settle in, organize gear, and store any non-trail luggage that will remain safely here until our return. In the evening, we come together for our team dinner and trip briefing, hosted by our LHO Team Leader and lead guide. This is where our journey truly begins.

DAY 2: LAGO DI BRAIES TO RIFUGIO SENNES

Distance: 8–10 km | Ascent: ~950 m | Descent: ~200 m | Max Altitude: ~2,300 m
Overnight: Rifugio Sennes | Luggage Access: No
We leave Venice behind at sunrise, traveling by private transfer through rolling Venetian plains and into the dramatic alpine valleys of the Dolomites. The excitement builds as the peaks grow taller with each passing mile. By late morning, we arrive at the shimmering turquoise waters of Lago di Braies, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Dolomites and the official starting point of the Alta Via 1 Dolomites route.
With our boots laced and packs ready, we take our first steps along the Alta Via 1, beginning our hut to hut hiking in the Dolomites adventure. The trail ascends steadily through forests and alpine pastures before opening up to sweeping vistas across the rugged landscape. By late afternoon, we reach Rifugio Sennes, perched high on a plateau with incredible views. Here, surrounded by alpine silence and starlit skies, we settle into our first night of hiking hut to hut in the Dolomites.
Luggage is not accessible on Nights 2, 3 or 4, at Rifugio Sennes, Rifugio Fanes and Rifugio Lagazuoi. Carry the clothing and personal essentials you need for three hut nights. You will be reunited with your luggage at the hotel in Selva di Cadore on Day 5.

DAY 3: ACROSS THE FANES PLATEAU

Distance: ~15 km | Ascent: ~1,000 m | Descent: ~650 m | Max Altitude: ~2,500 m

Overnight: Rifugio Fanes | Luggage Access: No

We rise to the crisp mountain air and step into a day defined by wide-open spaces and dramatic limestone formations. The Alta Via trail leads us across the Fanes Plateau, one of the most stunning sections of hiking the Dolomites in Italy. The scenery shifts constantly from quiet meadows dotted with wildflowers to rugged, rocky landscapes shaped by glaciers and time.

Along the way, we pass ancient shepherd huts and alpine lakes, where marmots whistle and eagles soar overhead. This is where the magic of hut to hut hiking in the Dolomites truly comes alive, as we move steadily through a landscape that feels both vast and intimate. By late afternoon, we arrive at Rifugio Fanes, a welcoming hut nestled in this wild alpine paradise.

Our duffle bags will still be moving ahead, so tonight we rely on our lightweight hut kit.

DAY 4: CLIMBING TO THE ROOFTOP OF THE DOLOMITES

Distance: ~13 km | Ascent: ~1,050 m | Descent: ~450 m | Max Altitude: 2,752 m
Overnight: Rifugio Lagazuoi | Luggage Access: No
Today, we take on a climb that brings us to one of the highest and most celebrated points on the Alta Via 1 Dolomites — Rifugio Lagazuoi. We leave Fanes behind, hiking directly from hut to hut without the need for any transfers, immersing ourselves completely in the wild rhythm of the trail.
The path rises steadily through alpine valleys and rocky corridors, every turn revealing new and expansive views. The final stretch is steep but exhilarating, bringing us to the terrace of Rifugio Lagazuoi, perched at 2,752 meters. Here, the entire Dolomite range spreads out before us, peaks glowing gold and crimson in the setting sun.
We spend the night at this legendary hut, carrying only our essentials as our luggage leapfrogs ahead to Selva di Cadore.

DAY 5: FROM LAGAZUOI TO THE CINQUE TORRI

Distance: 9–10 km | Ascent: ~250 m | Descent: ~950 m | Max Altitude: 2,752 m
Overnight: Selva di Cadore Hotel | Luggage Access: Yes
The guide decides the route from Lagazuoi, including whether to use the historic WWI tunnels or an alternative. A tunnel descent is not guaranteed. Confirm route-specific equipment requirements with the LHO team before departure. The walking figures above are indicative and depend on the route selected.
Our journey continues to the dramatic Cinque Torri, five soaring rock spires that rise from lush green meadows. This area is a hub for climbers and photographers, and we pause here to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy a well-earned coffee at Rifugio Scoiattoli.
From here, we descend by chairlift or trail to Bai de Dones, where our private shuttle awaits. A short transfer brings us to Selva di Cadore, where we are reunited with our luggage for the first time since Venice. Tonight, we enjoy private rooms, hot showers, and a celebratory dinner, readying ourselves for the challenge of tomorrow’s Civetta traverse.

DAY 6: THE CIVETTA TRAVERSE

Distance: ~12 km | Ascent: ~600 m | Descent: ~800 m | Max Altitude: ~2,200 m
Overnight: Rifugio Vazzoler | Luggage Access: No
A short morning road transfer is followed by a walk to Rifugio Coldai, where we join the Civetta traverse. The vehicle does not take us to the hut. The walk to Coldai is included in the day’s published totals of approximately 12 km and 600 m of ascent. This section is a signature highlight of hiking the Dolomites in Italy, following a dramatic path beneath the massive north face of Civetta. This sheer wall of rock, nearly 1,000 meters high, is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the Dolomites.
The trail winds through rocky ledges, wildflower meadows, and forests, offering unforgettable views at every turn. We end the day at Rifugio Vazzoler, a cozy hut nestled among jagged peaks. This is our final night in the mountains before descending back toward Venice.
Tonight, luggage will not be accessible as our duffle bags are transported ahead to Venice.

DAY 7: THROUGH THE MOIAZZA AND RETURN TO VENICE

Distance: ~10 km | Ascent: ~500 m | Descent: ~700 m | Max Altitude: ~2,000 m
Overnight: Venice Area Hotel | Luggage Access: Yes
Our final day on the Alta Via 1 takes us through the dramatic spires and forests of the Moiazza Group. It’s a day of reflection and celebration as we move steadily toward the journey’s end, savoring every last step.
By midday, we reach Rifugio Carestiato, where we pause for a final alpine coffee or cold drink. We continue on foot to a vehicle pickup point chosen by the guide on the day, then return to Venice by private transfer, where our stored luggage awaits. The final walk and pickup location depend on that decision; the walking figures above are indicative. Tonight, we gather for a final dinner, looking back on our shared journey, a week of adventure, growth, and connection forged by hiking hut to hut in the Dolomites.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast, regular shuttles will take us to Venice Marco Polo Airport for departures home. For those with later flights, there’s even time for a last stroll along Venice’s canals before the journey ends.

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Alta Via 1 – Dolomites Trek Frequently Asked Questions

Will my main luggage be at every overnight stop?

No. The published itinerary has no luggage access on nights 2, 3, 4 or 6. Carry the essentials for those hut nights. You have luggage access at Selva di Cadore on Day 5 and again in Venice on Day 7.

Does the trip cover the entire classic Alta Via 1?

This is LHO’s selected eight-day itinerary with six walking days and supporting transfers. Compare its stages with the full route before booking; the trip duration is not the duration of every Alta Via 1 itinerary.

Is the tunnel descent guaranteed?

No. The guide decides whether the tunnel route or an alternative is appropriate. Confirm the equipment instruction with the team before departure.

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