Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste
Explore wild green landscapes framed by dramatic, jagged peaks.
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Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste Overview
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!
Trip highlights
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.
Day By Day Itinerary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 buffet breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, and 6 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
- 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.
- 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
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FAQ
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 and take a train to Dobbiaco. You could also opt for an airport shuttle. From and to Verona airport you can take a shuttle that runs every 20 minutes to and from the central train station; or you can take a train. When you are in Verona Porta Nuova railway station, take a train to Dobbiaco.
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/) and at the end the bus to Dobbiaco (check 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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