7 Days / 6 Nights | Dolomites, Italy | Guided | Intermediate | Mountain Huts & Hotel

Tour Description

Hike hut to hut through the Italian Dolomites on a guided section of the Alta Via 1, traveling with an experienced mountain hiking guide from the mountains above Cortina d'Ampezzo south toward the Civetta massif.

Over five days of hiking, the landscape changes constantly. Traverse beneath the Tofane peaks, walk among the limestone towers of Cinque Torri, cross high mountain passes toward Croda da Lago, hike beneath the enormous face of Mount Pelmo, and follow a spectacular balcony trail beneath the towering walls of Civetta.

Each afternoon, the trail leads to a mountain rifugio, where you'll settle in for a hot dinner and a night surrounded by the peaks you've spent the day exploring. Five nights are spent in mountain huts, with breakfast, trail lunches and dinner included throughout the trip.

This is a small-group guided Alta Via 1 hiking tour, with an EU-certified mountain hiking guide leading the route. Group sizes are typically limited to 4–10 hikers, creating a more personal mountain experience while taking the route-finding and day-to-day logistics off your shoulders.

Your trip begins with a group meeting at Venice Airport and an included private transfer to Pocol, near Cortina d'Ampezzo. From there, luggage transportation is provided where mountain access allows, while you carry your overnight essentials into the more remote rifugi.

For hikers who want to experience the Alta Via 1 without navigating independently—and who enjoy sharing the trail with a small group—this itinerary combines some of the Dolomites' most recognizable landscapes with the knowledge and support of an experienced mountain guide.

Trip Highlights

• Hike the Alta Via 1 with an experienced mountain guide, following a classic route south through the Italian Dolomites.
• Travel in a small group of 4–10 hikers, with departures confirmed from four participants.
• Walk beneath the Tofane and among the towers of Cinque Torri, crossing mountain passes high above Cortina d'Ampezzo.
• Cross Croda da Lago and hike beneath Mount Pelmo, one of the Dolomites' most distinctive massifs.
• Traverse beneath the Civetta, where approximately 1,200 m / 3,937 ft of rock rises directly above portions of the trail.
• Stay in traditional Italian mountain rifugi, with breakfast, trail lunches and dinner included.
• Start with an included private transfer from Venice Airport, simplifying arrival logistics.
• Travel with partial luggage transportation, carrying only your necessary overnight belongings when the more remote huts cannot be accessed by vehicle.

Is This Guided Alta Via 1 Trip Right for You?

This trip is designed for active hikers comfortable spending several consecutive days on mountain trails. Expect approximately 4–6 hours of hiking on most hiking days, with sustained climbs, rocky terrain and long descents.

The trip is rated Intermediate (Level 3/5). No technical climbing skills are required, but you should arrive with good hiking fitness and be prepared for up to approximately 850 m / 2,790 ft of ascent and 1,100 m / 3,610 ft of descent in a day.

This is also a true hut-to-hut experience. Mountain rifugi are comfortable and full of character, but they're not traditional hotels. Accommodation is generally in dormitories or shared rooms, with shared bathrooms in the huts.

A good fit if you want: a guided hiking experience, a small group, big mountain landscapes, established trails, evenings in Italian rifugi and the logistics of a multi-day trek handled for you.