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Explore wild green landscapes framed by dramatic, jagged peaks.
Trek the legendary Alta Via 1 at your own self-guided pace, with all of the details taken care of for you.
Discover a diversity of dramatic landscapes showcasing a variety of flora and fauna native to the Dolomites.
Retire each night after thrilling days on the trail, at welcoming family-run accommodations.
Marvel at the mesmerizing scenes of the Dolomites and come to know some of the most famous alpine landscapes in Italy.
Step into the magical atmosphere of the mighty Dolomites – a land of wild open spaces, green meadows and rugged peaks set against the deep blue sky! The 8-Day Self-Guided Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste tour invites you to wander trails framed by glaciers, ridges and massifs, relishing in vistas from start to finish.
While some paths may challenge with steeper ascents, the option to tailor your walk shorter or easier ensures a rewarding journey. No matter the route, you’ll be captivated by scenic wonders, concluding each day in comfortable, cozy accommodations, making every effort truly worthwhile.
Experience the magnificence of the Alta Via 1 at your own pace. Book this Alta Via 1 Trek from Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste, and check the Dolomites off of your bucket list!
Step into the magical atmosphere of the mighty Dolomites – a land of wild open spaces, green meadows and rugged peaks set against the deep blue sky! The 8-Day Self-Guided Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste tour invites you to wander trails framed by glaciers, ridges and massifs, relishing in vistas from start to finish.
While some paths may challenge with steeper ascents, the option to tailor your walk shorter or easier ensures a rewarding journey. No matter the route, you’ll be captivated by scenic wonders, concluding each day in comfortable, cozy accommodations, making every effort truly worthwhile.
Experience the magnificence of the Alta Via 1 at your own pace. Book this Alta Via 1 Trek from Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste, and check the Dolomites off of your bucket list!
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Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Dobbiaco
Arrive via public transport or private transfer to Dobbiaco. Check-in and unwind in the serene Dolomite ambiance. Explore the charming village nestled on a plateau, adorned with quaint streets, meadows, and majestic, imposing peaks—the epitome of Dolomite beauty!
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Dobbiaco
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Transfer and First Trek to Sennes Plateaux
Embark on a challenging, yet rewarding first day. Witness breathtaking vistas, including the enchanting Braies Lake and the Rifugio Biella nestled at the base of the majestic Croda del Becco mountain. Your overnight haven is Fodara Vedla, a cozy mountain retreat immersed in serene meadows with the backdrop of Croda Rossa d’Ampezzo, Crystal, and Fanes mountains.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Fodara
Distance: 4 hours, 9km, 979m of ascent, 342m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Lunar Terrain and Lake Piciodel on the Trek to Fanes
Embark on today’s journey through a captivating, almost lunar terrain. A notable highlight along the way is Lake Piciodel, with its typical green color. After a long descent to the Pederu hut you start your final ascent to the Fanes Plateau: here you will sleep in a mountain hut surrounded by trees and rugged peaks, in the heart of Fanes, Sennes & Braies National Park.
Overnight Location: Hut near Fanes
Distance: 4 hours, 10km, 592m of ascent, 664m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 Trek to Rifugio Lagazuoi or Rifugio Valparola
Today boasts spellbinding scenery. Starting from your hut in Fanes, you walk to the Limo Pass and to the nearby Limo Lake. You continue to the beautiful Lagazuoi Alp, with the small but enchanting Lake Lagazuoi, a bright blue spot surrounded by rugged peaks: this area is famous for its underground tunnels and trenches built during WWI.
Overnight Location: Rifugio at Lagazuoi or Falzarego Pass
Distance: 6 hours, 12km, 846m of ascent, 375m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 A Scenic Trek to Rifugio Fedare
Start your day with a descent to Falzarego Pass before climbing towards the summit of Mount Avelau. Today’s walk is challenging, but the beautiful landscape is definitely worth your efforts. After some hiking, you’ll pass by Rifugio Nuvolau, which is said to offer some of the most gorgeous vistas in the Dolomites – get your camera ready!
Overnight Location: Rifugio Fedare
Distance: 5 hours, 10km, 666m of ascent, 746m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Transfer to Passo Giau and Trek to Passo Staulanza
After a short transfer to the top of Passo Giau, you will walk across the beautiful and wild Val Cernera. Indulge in the majesty of the views in this area – from the jagged peaks to peaceful meadows. If you wish, you can take a short detour to the Mesolithic site of Mondeval, where a well-preserved skeleton of a Mesolithic-aged hunter was discovered.
Overnight Location: Rifugio at Passo Staulanza
Distance: 6 hours, 13km, 573m of ascent, 1038m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Hike from Passo Staulanza to Rifugio Tissi
This morning, you’ll start walking from Passo Staulanza towards Col dei Baldi. From here, you’ll wander along a lovely path until the Coldai Refuge – where you can stop for a well-deserved break before proceeding to the beautiful Lake Coldai. Today’s destination is Rifugio Tissi, located amongst the mountains. If you have some energy left, hike to the nearby peak of the Col Rean, where jaw dropping views of the valley of Alleghe and surrounding peaks await your discovery.
Overnight Location: Rifugio Tissi
Distance: 5 hours, 11km, 900m of ascent, 400m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 8 Arrivederci Alta Via!
On your last day, you’ll gradually descend through the Val Civetta and Sella di Pelsa. Explore blossoming flower fields, mountain paths and charming alpine huts. Enjoy a coffee overlooking the alpine and the beautiful Valle Corpassa. Eventually, you’ll descend to the Rifugio Capanna Trieste, where a transfer takes you to Agordo. Your arrangement ends here, unless you have booked a transfer or an extra night with us.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 4 hours, 10km, 50m of ascent, 1150m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste Price and Dates
The departure is available on any day of the week. Prices below are per person:Departure on June 10th – July 19th, 2024:
- Sharing a double/twin room with luggage transfers: EUR1544
- Sharing a double/twin room without luggage transfers: EUR1106
- Sharing a triple room with luggage transfers: EUR1349
- Sharing a triple room without luggage transfers: EUR1049
Departure on July 20th – August 26th, 2024:
- Sharing a double/twin room with luggage transfers: EUR1563
- Sharing a double/twin room without luggage transfers: EUR1124
- Sharing a triple room with luggage transfers: EUR1365
- Sharing a triple room without luggage transfers: EUR1065
Departure on August 27th – September 15th, 2024:
- Sharing a double/twin room with luggage transfers: EUR1544
- Sharing a double/twin room without luggage transfers: EUR1106
- Sharing a triple room with luggage transfers: EUR1349
- Sharing a triple room without luggage transfers: EUR1049
Accommodation on Alta Via 1: from Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste Trek
This tour is based in refuges and lodges – typical to this region. Although basic and rustic, the accommodations are welcoming and authentic – and full of hiker’s spirit. Note that 4 out of 7 accommodations will have shared bathrooms. All of the rooms are double or triple.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Alta Via 1: from Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste Trek?
Meals
7 buffet breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
You have an option to book this tour with luggage transfers or without. Regardless of the option you book, luggage CANNOT be transferred to Rifugio Lagazuoi (day 4) or Rifugio Tissi (day 7), and guests need to bring necessities for these 2 nights in a daypack. This tour also includes two transfers – day 6 from Rifugio Fedare to Passo Giau; and day 8 from Rifugio Capanna Trieste to Agordo. Other transfers as mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Also Included
- Digital information package
- Emergency phone support
- GPS App
Not included
- Getting to and from the trailhead
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Guide services
- Visas if required
Optional Extras
- Printed travel documents
- Optional transfers between Capanna Trieste and Dobbiaco or Cortina
- Luggage transfer service
- How hard is the Alta Via 1: from Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste Trek?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Dobbiaco to start this tour?
- Is the Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Triestein English?
- Where does the Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You’ll explore both gravel roads and well-marked hiking trails. Described routes sometimes involve steeper ascents, but can be walked without issue by reasonably fit adults. On some occasions, there are optional opportunities for climbing local peaks; these are more difficult trails, suitable for more experienced mountain hikers.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 buffet breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch and 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
The main airports you could fly in to reach Dolomites are Innsbruck and Verona.
From and to Innsbruck you can take a bus or a train to reach the central train station (for information visit www.innsbruck-airport.com/en/train-bus/) and take a train to Dobbiaco (to check timetables please visit www.trenitalia.it). You could also opt for an airport shuttle, refer to www.innsbruck-airport.com/en/transfer/.
From and to Verona airport you can take a shuttle that runs every 20 minutes to and from the central train station (www.aeroportoverona.it/en/come-arrivare/aerobus.asp); or you can take a train. When you are in Verona Porta Nuova railway station, take a train to Dobbiaco (please check on www.trenitalia.it).
This tour is not guided; however, the digital information package will be in English.
At the end of the walk from Rifugio Tissi to Capanna Trieste, you will be picked up (please call the carrier one hour prior to your arrival at Capanna Trieste) and driven to the bus station in Agordo.
From there you can take the bus to Belluno and then a train to Verona or Venezia; if you have to go back to Dobbiaco, take the bus to Belluno, then the train to Calalzo di Cadore (check www.trenitalia.it), another bus to Cortina d’Ampezzo (check https://dolomitibus.it/it/linee-extraurbane-estivo) and at the end the bus to Dobbiaco (check http://www.cortinaexpress.it or https://www.sad.it/index.php?page=fahrplan).
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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