Dolomites AV1 Full
Guided Tour

10-day hike on the most famous high-altitude trail in the Dolomites – led by local mountain guides.

2,860.00 €

10 days / 9 nights

6-8 people

✅ Experience the entire Alta Via 1 from start to finish on a 10-day hut-to-hut tour
✅ Hike through some of the most impressive landscapes in the Dolomites
✅ Cross two legendary Dolomite passes near Cortina d'Ampezzo: the Giau Pass and the Falzarego Pass
✅ Stay overnight in traditional mountain huts and enjoy regional cuisine
✅ Discover historical sites and traces of the First World War along the trail

Detailled Description

🗓️ Day 1: From Lago di Braies to Rifugio Sennes / Fodara Vedla
↑ 870m ascent – ↓ 210m descent – 8.6km – approx. 4.5 hours

Kick-off to the legendary Dolomites Hut to Hut Tour: From the turquoise-blue Lago di Braies, we hike through quiet valleys up to the rustic Rifugio Sennes or Fodara Vedla. Magnificent panorama included!

🗓️ Day 2: Hike to Rifugio Fanes / Rifugio Lavarella
↑ 570m ascent – ↓ 640m descent – 10.0km – approx. 5.0 hours

The route takes us along well-maintained paths to the idyllically situated Rifugio Fanes or Lavarella, where alpine hospitality and typical South Tyrolean hut cuisine await us.

🗓️ Day 3: Hike to Rifugio Scotoni / Lagazuoi
↑ 1105m ascent – ↓ 420m descent – 12.5km – approx. 6 hours

An impressive day: We climb historic trails and steep cirques to the Rifugio Scotoni or continue to the famous Lagazuoi with breathtaking views of the Dolomites. Traces of the First World War make this day particularly memorable.

🗓️ Day 4: Hike to Rifugio Nuvolau / Rifugio Averau
↑ 835m ascent – ↓ 255m descent – 10.5km – approx. 5 hours

We hike over the Lagazuoi Pass through a spectacular rocky landscape to the charming Rifugio Nuvolau or Averau. A sunset over the Dolomites that can only be experienced here.

🗓️ Day 5: Rifugio Nuvolau / Rifugio Averau to Rifugio Passo Staulanza
↑ 430m ascent – ↓ 1230m descent – 16.0km – approx. 6.0 hours.

Today we descend through mountain pine fields and alpine meadows to the Rifugio Passo Staulanza. Along the way, new views of the wild Dolomite peaks open up again and again.

🗓️ Day 6: Rifugio Passo Staulanza to Rifugio Vazzoler
↑ 860m ascent – ↓ 915m descent – 15.1km – approx. 6 hours

A varied day on the Alta Via 1, past bizarre rock formations and through secluded valleys to the cozy Rifugio Vazzoler. Pure Alpine tranquility!

🗓️ Day 7: Rifugio Vazzoler to Rifugio Carestiato
↑ 675m ascent – ↓ 560m descent – 8.7km – approx. 4.5 hours

The path to Rifugio Carestiato offers fantastic views of the mighty Civetta – a delight for nature lovers and photographers. The evening concludes with regional cuisine at the hut.

🗓️ Day 8: Rifugio Carestiato to Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet
↑ 590m ascent – ↓ 570m descent – 12.4km – approx. 5 hours

We traverse remote landscapes in the Belluno Dolomites National Park and reach the charming Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet. A stop for connoisseurs.

🗓️ Day 9: Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet to Rifugio Furio Bianchet
↑ 810m ascent – ↓ 1420m descent – 11.1km – approx. 7 hours

A highlight: A long but rewarding stage to the Rifugio Furio Bianchet. The view back to the Dolomites is breathtaking – a perfect penultimate day!

🗓️ Day 10: Rifugio Furio Bianchet to La Stanga
↑ 45m ascent – ↓ 865m descent – 8.5km – approx. 3 hours

The final descent takes us gently down to La Stanga, accompanied by the scent of the forests and the satisfaction of having mastered this unique Dolomites hut tour.

All Details at a Glance

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Tour dates and booking

Pricing scheme

2,860.00 € per person with at least 6 participants

Included services

Organization
State-certified mountain hiking guide for 10 days
9 nights with half board in shared rooms or dormitories
1 Lagazuoi cable car ride

Additional costs

Arrival at Lake Braies
Return transfer on the last day from La Stanga not included – can be booked upon request
Drinks
Lunch or packed lunch, snacks
Parking fees (possibly)
Gratuities

Payment information

Deposit: 30% upon booking.
Final payment: At least 60 days before the course start date.
Last-minute bookings: For bookings made less than 60 days before the course start date, the full amount is due immediately.

Number of participants

6-8 people

About the minimum number of participants

Guaranteed to run with a minimum of 6 participants. Maximum of 8 participants per date.
If the minimum number of participants (see above) is not reached, you will be notified by email no later than 20 days before the tour starts.

Note for people with reduced mobility

This program is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Suggestion

Use the guided tour not only for safe hiking, but also for special photo opportunities – your guides know the hidden viewpoints off the beaten track and know exactly when the light is at its best. 📸⛰️ This way, you'll take home not only memories, but also truly postcard-worthy images!

Meeting point

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot near Lake Braies. Your hiking guide will greet you there for a brief tour briefing—after which we'll set off on our Dolomites adventure together!

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

End of the tour

Return approx. 2:00 pm at La Stanga

Parking

Paid parking is available at Lake Braies.

We wanted to go ice climbing in December. But unfortunately there wasn't enough ice in Tyrol. Our Zillertal mountain guide recommended Flo to us because the conditions in Val Gardena were better. Since we already had previous experience and arrived a few days in advance, Flo was able to give us lots of good tips for standing lines. The quick communication via WhatsApp was really great. The day with him was really fun. He took our different climbing preferences and levels into account. So it was perfect. We climbed the Sword of Damocles. Great line. And ended the day with some dry tooling. Flo is a top ice climber and we just had fun and a good time on a human level. We'd love to come back soon

Marc