All details at a glance
✅ Experience the legendary Alta Via 1 in a comfortable hotel-based format
✅ Start at the iconic Lake Braies, the classic gateway to the Alta Via 1
✅ Hike through the wide alpine landscapes of the Fanes Plateau
✅ Discover powerful World War I history around Lagazuoi and Cinque Torri
✅ Reach iconic viewpoints like Rifugio Nuvolau, the oldest hut in the Dolomites
✅ Enjoy stunning mountain lakes, panoramic ridges, and relaxed daily stages
✅ Overnight stays in hand-picked 3-star hotels in San Vigilio and Cortina
This hotel-based Alta Via 1 tour is ideal for hikers who want to experience the most iconic sections of the Dolomites’ most famous long-distance trail — without sleeping in mountain huts. You hike the highlights of the Alta Via 1 by day and return to comfortable valley hotels in the evening. Balanced stages, optional extensions, and scenic transfers combine alpine adventure, history, and comfort.
🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in the Dolomites – overnight near Lake Braies
🗓️ Day 2: Lake Braies – Rifugio Biella – Rifugio Sennes – Pederü
↑ 850 m ↓ 800 m · 13.5 km · 5.5–6.0 hrs
Transfer to San Vigilio di Marebbe, overnight in a 3-star hotel.
🗓️ Day 3: Pederü – Rifugio Fanes – Rifugio Lavarella – San Vigilio
↑ 620 m ↓ 620 m · 11.5 km · 4.5–5.0 hrs
Optional extension to Passo di Limo and Lago di Limo.
🗓️ Day 4: Capanna Alpina – Rifugio Scotoni – Rifugio Lagazuoi – Passo Falzarego
↑ 1,010 m ↓ 640 m · 8.6 km · 5.0–5.5 hrs
World War I tunnels, trenches, and spectacular panoramas.
🗓️ Day 5: Passo Falzarego – Nuvolau – Cinque Torri – Cortina
↑ 500 m ↓ 720 m · 10.0 km · 4.5–5.0 hrs
Visit Rifugio Nuvolau and hike among the iconic Cinque Torri.
🗓️ Day 6: Cortina – Croda da Lago – Rifugio Croda da Lago (G. Palmieri)
↑ 990 m ↓ 100 m · 8.5 km · 4.5–5.0 hrs
Peaceful trails and the stunning Lago Federa.
🗓️ Day 7: Departure from Cortina d’Ampezzo
Note that transfers are not included in our offer - good public transportation options are available in the area.
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Sun, Jun 28, 2026
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What's Included?
✅ Hut booking
We arrange all hut reservations along your itinerary, so you can focus on enjoying the hike.
✅ travel guide
A complete, day-by-day guide with maps, route notes, and practical info – delivered digitally.
✅ pre-hike zoom meeting
A pre-hike Zoom meeting with a local hiking guide who will provide in-depth information about the tour
✅ accomodation
Along your self guided hiking tour, your overnight stays will be in traditional mountain huts. As a standard, we reserve spots in shared dormitories. If you prefer a private room, we’re happy to check availability upon request. Should private rooms be fully booked or unavailable in a specific hut, we will automatically secure a place for you in a dormitory. Please note that private rooms come with an extra charge due to higher costs.
✅ HAlf board (where possible)
This is breakfast and dinner in the huts. Your hut accommodation includes both dinner and breakfast, unless stated otherwise in the service description. This way, you can hike with a lighter pack and won’t need to plan additional meals for the evening and morning. Please note that lunch is not included, but can usually be purchased directly at the huts.
Optional extras
❓ Extra night before and/or after
You can add an overnight stay before and/or after your trek – simply let us know during booking.
❓ Airport Transfer
We can help arrange airport transfers to and from the starting point of your hike – just let us know your travel plans.
How to book?
For booking confirmation we ask from 30 up to 50% deposit (depending on the choosen tour) of the total tour amount.
We check the accomodations availability and come back to you within a few working days.
If the accomodations are available the tour is confirmed, balance is due at least 8 weeks before the tour start. If we don't get the accomodations for you, you'll get your money back! Sounds like a plan, right?
Yes, cancellations are possible – we understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is fair and transparent, and the conditions depend on how far in advance you cancel. You’ll find all the details clearly outlined in our Terms and Conditions, so you can book with confidence.
What's excluded?
❌ Tourist tax
You can pay the tourist tax directly at the accomodation (approx. 1,50€ per person per night)
❌ Lunch
Dinner and breakfast are covered – you’ll just need to grab your lunch at the huts en route. They usually offer hearty meals and snacks.
❌ Travel insurance
You are responsible for your own travel insurance. Be sure to check your coverage with your insurer before the trip.
❌ personal expenses
Any personal spending – like drinks, snacks, or souvenirs – is at your own expense.