This thrilling adventure begins at midday with a meet and greet in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Get to know your guide and let them explain all the logistical parts of this trip and tell you more about the itinerary. After meeting in Cortina, get a start on the road to the Dolomite adventure. The base for tonight is Lago di Braies, an alpine lake located at the start of the route, the Alta Via 1. Go for a light run along the trails of Parco Naturale Fanes-Senes-Braies and enjoy your well-deserved dinner at a luxurious hotel.

Kick things off by making your way from Lago di Braies towards the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d’Ampezzo and soak up the striking views of the Sass de Putia. You’ll cover 12 miles (19.3 km) on trail and get a chance to make a brief pit stop to take photos, have lunch, and enjoy cappuccinos at mountain huts (rifugios) along the way. The home base for tonight is a hut which serves delicious South Tyrolean dishes and beverages. At 6,760 ft (2,060 m), it almost feels like it’s touching the skies.

Today you’ll enter the Cortina Dolomites and start the day with Passo di Limo. Make a quick stop at a dairy farm, with beverages and simple meals. Your rifugio, which sits at 8,202 ft (2,500 m), offers unforgettable views and houses the highest sauna in the Dolomites. Today will be a relatively shorter day on the trail since you’ll cover a total of 8 hilly miles (12.9 km). This is, however, a perfect opportunity to rest for the upcoming days, or capitalize on the many side hikes and activities from the scenic mountain hut you’ll be staying at.

Start off the day by passing through an important area in the Dolomites’ history—dating all the way back to WWI. Begin the run by dropping down the trail and climb up to the scenic Cinque Torri area. There’s an optional side route which includes exploring a tunnel system through the mountains. Arrive at your mountain hut after covering 10 miles (16 km) up and down the trails. This is one of the more remote rifugios, but the views of the skies and starry evening are unbeatable!

The day begins with an early start due to the fact that today is one of the longest and most incredible days on the trail. You’ll cover roughly 13-14 miles (21-22.6 km) and get to admire various peaks, passes, and even experience a brief via ferrata at the spectacular rocks of the Nuvolau region. Your mountain hut will serve some more excellent meals and apple strudels to satisfy your sweet tooth. The sunset views and the special Dolomiti light from the rifugio are simply surreal!

Today marks the final full day on the trail. Revel in last alpine vistas at the start of the trail before you descend and the vegetation turns to a forest. You’ll get a view of the impressive mountain walls. Most of the elevation gains and losses are completed. There’s only a long, but moderate running to enjoy on your way to the final mountain hut.

Enjoy an early breakfast and coffee at your mountain hut before you head down a couple of easy miles to the town of Agordo. You’ll head to Venice and reach it in the evening. After saying your goodbyes with new friends, reminisce about the tons of memories you made throughout this week!