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Alta Via 1 in Comfort: 7-Day Guided Hike in the Dolomites

7 days | Moderate to Challenging | 5.00
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Who said a week on Alta Via 1 has to feel like an endurance test? Our Alta Via 1 hotel to hotel tour keeps the legendary route and drops the hardship. We hike from Lake Braies to Alleghe with certified mountain guides, cross the limestone drama of Fanes, and climb to Mount Lagazuoi’s war-scarred summit. Then a van moves the bags ahead, and a proper hotel bed and a Ladin supper close each day. Come see the Dolomites at their showiest.

Adventure Highlights

  • The best bits of a legendary route: We link the most iconic stages of the Alta Via 1, from Lake Braies to the cliffs of Civetta
  • Lagazuoi and its war-torn summit: Climb past WWI trenches to 2,752 m (9,029 ft) for huge views over Cortina and the surrounding massifs
  • Hotels, not dorms: Twin rooms with private bathrooms in 4-star alpine hotels, with your luggage moved for you so you only carry a daypack
Duration
7 days
Season
June through September
Group size
Up to 12 people
Accommodation
Comfort: 4-star alpine hotels, twin rooms with private bathrooms
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging: Great fitness required, hiking 3 to 7 hours per day, with up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) of elevation gain and 1,330 m (4,364 ft) of loss
What's included
Guide, lodging, all meals, private transfers, cable cars, luggage transport, and more

The adventure, day by day

Seven days, six nights, and five days of hiking across the heart of the Dolomites. We meet at Venice Airport and transfer north to Lake Braies, then walk south stage by stage: the Grünwald valley and Kreuzjoch pass down to St. Vigil, the high Fanes plateau to St. Kassian, the gentle panoramic ridge at Pralongià, Mount Lagazuoi, and finally the wild loop around Civetta above Alleghe. Cable cars and private transfers handle the dull bits, luggage travels by vehicle, and nights are spent in 4-star alpine hotels with dinner included. Picnic lunches on the trail, one refuge lunch, and plenty of time to enjoy the view.

Day 1: Arrive in Venice and transfer to Lake Braies
Rocky limestone mountain reflected in a still alpine lake, framed by conifer branches and forest in Dolomites

Meet your guide at Venice Airport at 2:30 pm, then settle in for the private transfer north to Lake Braies, the northern gateway to the Alta Via 1. The drive takes about three hours and the scenery keeps getting better, with limestone walls closing in as you leave the lowlands behind. Prefer to travel on your own schedule? Check-in at the hotel opens at 3 pm and you can simply join the group there. The evening is yours to unpack, stretch your legs by one of the most photographed lakes in the Alps, and get to know the people you’ll be walking with over dinner.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in the Lake Braies area

Day 2: Lake Braies to St. Vigil
Two hikers with backpacks and trekking poles stand on a rocky ledge, one pointing at jagged mountain peaks in Dolomites

A short private transfer drops us at the lakeshore, where the walking finally starts. We climb into the Grünwald valley and up to Ucia de Föjedora, with the rugged cliffs of Croda del Becco, 2,810 m (9,219 ft), looming above us the whole way. Kreuzjoch pass at 2,242 m (7,356 ft) is the high point of the day, and from there a gentle descent through meadows and forest leads us down to the quaint village of St. Vigil. Expect five to six hours on the move, a picnic lunch somewhere with a view, and a proper Ladin dinner waiting at the end.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Elevation: +800 m (+2,625 ft) / -1,050 m (-3,445 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel in St. Vigil

Day 3: St. Vigil to Pederü and St. Kassian
Timber-clad mountain lodge with balconies and a terrace with bikes, below a tall rocky cliff in Dolomites

A 20-minute private transfer takes us to the secluded Pederü Refuge at 1,543 m (5,056 ft), where an easy, scenic climb leads to the welcoming Fanes Refuge. A bit more uphill and we reach Passo Limo, 2,174 m (7,133 ft), and the vast Alpe di Fanes opens up in front of us. Crossing this legendary plateau, we pass Passo Tadega at 2,157 m (7,077 ft) and the dramatic Forcella di Locia at 2,069 m (6,788 ft), framed by Mt. Cavallo, 2,912 m (9,554 ft), and the jagged Conturines, 3,017 m (9,898 ft). It’s the longest stage of the trip, but the climbing is spread out, with a gentle descent into St. Kassian to finish. Lunch today is at a mountain refuge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch at a mountain refuge, dinner
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Elevation: +730 m (+2,395 ft) / -730 m (-2,395 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel in St. Kassian

Day 4: St. Kassian to the Pralongià belvedere
Hiker with a blue backpack sits on a grassy slope facing a rock tower and distant mountains in Dolomites

Today is the gentlest day of the week, and one of the prettiest. We ride the cable car up to Piz Sorega, then set off on a rolling ridge walk toward the Pralongià belvedere, nicknamed the Amphitheater of the Dolomites. The name makes sense the moment you stand there: the rugged Fanes mountains of Alta Badia rise on one side, while the trail slowly reveals peak after peak on the other. It’s easy walking on open meadows with plenty of excuses to stop, snack, and take photos. We descend back to St. Kassian for a second night in the same comfortable hotel, with dinner waiting.

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Elevation: +260 m (+853 ft) / -700 m (-2,297 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel in St. Kassian

Day 5: St. Kassian to Lagazuoi and on to Alleghe
Rocky limestone peaks above green alpine meadows, conifer forest, a winding road and a small hut in Dolomites

A five-minute transfer drops us at Sciaré, where we rejoin the Alta Via 1 for one of the big highlights of the trip. The climb to the rugged summit of Mount Lagazuoi at 2,752 m (9,029 ft) is the longest ascent of the week, and the mountain tells its own story along the way: trenches, tunnels, and scars left behind by World War I. From the top, the views stretch over Cortina and one Dolomite massif after another. We take the cable car down, then transfer 45 minutes to Alleghe, where dinner and a lakeside village night await.

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation: +1,000 m (+3,281 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel in Alleghe

Day 6: Alleghe, Civetta, and back to Alleghe
Turquoise alpine lake with a sandy shore below grassy slopes, trails and steep grey rock walls in Dolomites

The Col dei Baldi cable car (included) lifts us up to Pian de Pezzè, and from there an easy trail leads to the clear water of Lake Coldai and the mountain hut that shares its name. Then comes the part everyone remembers: the path curls around the base of Mount Civetta, through some of the wildest, most dramatic scenery in the Dolomites. We take our time, snap far too many photos, and finish with a long descent to Capanna Trieste, where our drivers are waiting to bring us back to Alleghe in about 30 minutes. Dinner and one more night by the lake.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking time: 6 hours
Elevation: +560 m (+1,837 ft) / -1,330 m (-4,364 ft)
Accommodation: 4-star alpine hotel in Alleghe

Day 7: Alleghe to Venice and end of tour
Large sunlit rock peak with a sheer face above forested green slopes and distant jagged ridges in Dolomites

Time to say goodbye to Alleghe, its lake, and the Dolomites. After breakfast together, we leave at 9 am for the private transfer to Venice Airport, roughly two hours away, arriving around 11:15 am. The group breaks up there, so do leave yourself enough time to check in for your flight home. Plenty of swapped photos and promises to come back for the next stretch of the Alta Via.

Meals: Breakfast

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Things to know

  • Included:

      • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area (a second guide joins from 9 participants)
      • 7-day guided hike in the Dolomites along the Alta Via 1 (5 days of hiking)
      • Accommodation for 6 nights at 4-star alpine hotels (twin rooms with private bathrooms)
      • All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches (4 trail picnics and 1 mountain refuge lunch), and 6 dinners, plus hiking snacks such as energy bars, nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate
      • Luggage transport by vehicle between accommodations (1 piece per person, 15 kg (33 lbs) maximum)
      • Private group taxi transfers as listed in the itinerary
      • Private group transfer from Venice Airport on Day 1 and back to Venice Airport on Day 7
      • Cable cars to Piz Sorega, down from Lagazuoi, and up to Col dei Baldi
      • Tourist taxes
      • An orientation email about two weeks before departure with the meeting time and place, your guide’s contact details, and the address of the first accommodation

    Add-ons (price shown at checkout):

      • Single occupancy room
      • Extra night in Venice, which can be arranged at an additional cost, leave a note at checkout

    Not included:

      • Transportation to Italy, including travel to and from Venice before or after the tour
      • Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
      • Drinks
      • Personal expenses
      • Registration fees
      • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
      • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
      • Guide gratuities — optional

    Should you need to make any changes to your booking after confirmation, please be aware that a €50 administrative fee applies to each modification.

    Please note that occasionally, the itinerary needs adjusting—usually due to logistics like fully booked accommodations, trail closures, or bad weather. Any changes are always made with your safety and comfort in mind.

    Accommodation can shift too, though rarely, depending on availability. If an alternate accommodation is used for a given night, it’ll always be in the same star range as advertised.

  • In order to join this hiking tour, great fitness is required as well as experience on mountain trails as an intermediate hiker. You’ll be walking 3 to 7 hours per day across 5 days of hiking, with up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) of elevation gain and up to 1,330 m (4,364 ft) of loss in a single day.

    There are few technical sections, and the terrain is a mix of mountain paths and trails. The longest stage, Day 3, spreads its climbing out over the whole day with no single sustained ascent, which makes it far more manageable than the numbers suggest. Your luggage travels by vehicle between hotels, so you only ever carry a small daypack with what you need for the day.

    For more hiking adventures in the Dolomites, click here! And if you want to see all our hiking trips in Italy, check them out here.

  • The items below are required for this Alta Via 1 hike unless marked optional. Think layered clothing systems that work together and can be added or removed easily. Luggage transfers have a limit of 15 kg (33 lbs) per person, so please stick to that. Avoid cotton: synthetic fabrics dry quickly, and merino wool dries fast, feels good all day, and resists odor.

    Clothing & footwear:

      • Hiking boots/shoes — waterproof, sturdy molded sole, deep tread, ideally well broken in (buy them 1/2 to 1 size larger than street shoes to allow for swelling and thicker socks)
      • Hiking socks — one pair for every day or two of the trip, hiking-specific padded socks, no cotton
      • Sun hat — wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap and bandana combo
      • Warm hat & gloves — lightweight beanie and light-to-mid weight fleece or wool gloves
      • Hiking shirts — non-cotton, breathable short and/or long sleeve (long sleeves give better sun protection)
      • Warm top — mid-weight sweater or pullover in merino wool, fleece, or polypropylene
      • Insulating jacket — down or synthetic puffy, or a warm heavyweight fleece
      • Hiking pants & shorts — nylon pants and shorts, zip-offs or leggings
      • Base layer/long underwear — 1 pair of lightweight to midweight wicking top and bottom
      • Rain gear — waterproof jacket and pants or a high-quality poncho in a breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex or coated nylon (side zippers on the pants make them easy to pull over boots)
      • Casual clothing & footwear for the evenings

    Gear:

      • Backpack — a comfortable 30-45 L pack with a waterproof cover for daily hiking
      • Personal luggage — small duffel, rolling suitcase, or backpack for extra hiking and casual clothes, stays at the hotel during the day
      • Hydration system — 2+ liters capacity, bottles or a bladder, plus an additional water bottle
      • Trekking poles — telescopic/adjustable, strongly recommended for steep and rocky terrain
      • Headlamp — preferably LED running on AA or AAA batteries, test it before the trip and pack it with the batteries out
      • Picnic/lunch kit — knife, plate or bowl, a box with a closeable lid, utensils
      • Phone and charger, with a local SIM or international plan if needed, plus a small power bank
      • Waterproof travel case or pouch for passport, insurance details, and phone
      • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm

    First aid kit:

    Your guides carry communication devices and a comprehensive first aid kit, but a small personal kit is always smart:

      • Prescription and over-the-counter medications, discussed with your doctor beforehand
      • Electrolyte replacement or drink mix
      • Creams — antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone or other anti-itch, arnica
      • Eye drops for dry or itchy eyes
      • Feminine hygiene products
      • Wound care — assorted bandages and antiseptic swabs
      • Blister care kit
      • Sun protection — sunscreen and SPF lip balm
      • Various items — athletic or KT tape, nail clippers, tweezers, small bottle of hand sanitizer, sewing kit, 1-2 pairs of disposable surgical gloves

    Optional items:

      • Face masks and over-the-counter rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
      • Travel power adapter — power in Italy is 230 V / 50 Hz with F and L type plugs
      • Support braces for knees, ankles, elbows, or past injuries
      • Sleep mask and ear plugs
      • Bug repellent
      • Quick drying towel or bandanas
      • Swimsuit

    Pack your most important items in your carry-on bag: passport and travel documents, hiking footwear, jacket, and prescription medication, in case checked luggage is delayed.

    Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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  • Group sizes and pricing:

      • Groups of up to 8 participants are led by one certified mountain guide, and a second guide joins the team from 9 participants onwards.
      • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
      • Exceptionally, the group may have one more person, for example if a couple registers when there is only one place left, or in the case of simultaneous registrations.
      • Hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements:

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
      • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
  • The starting point of your hiking tour is Venice Airport (VCE), which is also where most people fly in for this trip. You will meet your guide at 2:30 pm at Venice Airport (VCE), and from there the group travels together by private transfer to Lake Braies, roughly a three-hour drive. This transfer is included.

    If you prefer to make your own way, you can check in at the hotel in the Lake Braies area from 3 pm and meet the group there. Arriving by train is also an option: Venice has two main stations, Venezia Santa Lucia near the historic center and Venezia Mestre on the mainland. Schedules and tickets are available through Trenitalia, and a bus connects Piazzale Roma with the airport in about 20 minutes.

    On Day 7, the group departs Alleghe at 9 am by private transfer, reaching Venice Airport at approximately 11:15 am. Allow enough time to check in for your return flight.

  • This Alta Via 1 in Comfort guided hike is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it at checkout if interested.

  • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

    Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  • Secure your spot with a 40% deposit upon booking! The remaining 60% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

    • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • if canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 60% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
    • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.
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