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Day 1
Day 1
Arrive independently in Cortina d’Ampezzo and check in at Hotel Cortina 4★.
Meet your guide for a welcome aperitivo and trip briefing.

• Overnight at Hotel Cortina 4★
• Dinner at leisure (à la carte)
• Free luggage storage available
Day 1
Day 1
Accommodation
Cortina
Cortina

Day 2
Day 2
Transfer to Lake Braies and start the Alta Via 1. Hike through forests and rocky sections to Rifugio Biella before continuing to Rifugio Sennes.

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
• Elevation gain/loss: +1,000 m / −350 m
• Duration: approx. 5 hrs
• Dinner and overnight at Rifugio Sennes
• Main luggage transferred to next hut
Day 2
Day 2
Accommodation
Rifugio Sennes
Rifugio Sennes

Day 3
Day 3
Descend to Rifugio Fodara Vedla, then climb toward Rifugio Lavarella, home of Europe’s highest craft brewery. Enjoy the peaceful alpine surroundings.

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
• Gain/loss: +800 m / −700 m
• Duration: approx. 5 hrs
• Overnight in shared rooms
• Optional high-altitude sauna
Day 3
Day 3
Accommodation
Rifugio Lavarella
Rifugio Lavarella

Day 4
Day 4
Cross wide alpine meadows before reaching Lagazuoi. Short detour possible through WWI tunnels. Sunset from the terrace is a highlight of the entire trip.

• Distance: 13 km / 8 miles
• Gain/loss: +1,000 m / −500 m
• Duration: approx. 5 hrs
• Dinner included, overnight in shared dorm
• Optional sauna with a view
Day 4
Day 4
Accommodation
Rifugio Lagazuoi
Rifugio Lagazuoi

Day 5
Day 5
Descend to Falzàrego Pass, visit Limides Lake and continue to the dramatic 5 Torri, an open-air WWI museum set among famous rock towers.

• Distance: 11.5 km / 7.1 miles
• Gain/loss: +550 m / −1,180 m
• Duration: approx. 6 hrs
• Overnight at Malga Giau
• Exclusive use of the 10-bed dorm
Day 5
Day 5
Accommodation
Malga Giau
Malga Giau

Day 6
Day 6
Walk across the historic Mondeval Plateau, then descend to Lago Federa and Rifugio Palmieri at the foot of Croda da Lago.

• Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
• Gain/loss: +500 m / −450 m
• Duration: approx. 5 hrs
• Overnight at Rifugio Palmieri
• Optional sauna
Day 6
Day 6
Accommodation
Rifugio Palmieri
Rifugio Palmieri

Day 7
Day 7
Cross Forcella Ambrizzola and continue to Rifugio Staulanza, enjoying close-up views of the impressive Monte Pelmo.

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
• Gain/loss: +350 m / −600 m
• Duration: approx. 5 hrs
• Overnight in shared rooms
Day 7
Day 7
Accommodation
Rifugio Staulanza
Rifugio Staulanza

Day 8
Day 8
Reach Rifugio Coldai and Lake Coldai, then follow the trail circling Monte Civetta, nicknamed the “Wall of all Walls,” before arriving at Rifugio Tissi.

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
• Gain/loss: +900 m / −440 m
• Duration: approx. 6 hrs
• Overnight in shared rooms
Day 8
Day 8
Accommodation
Rifugio Tissi.
Rifugio Tissi.

Day 9
Day 9
Descend through beautiful scenery toward Rifugio Capanna Trieste for a celebratory lunch. Private transfer back to Cortina.

• Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
• Gain/loss: +100 m / −1,100 m
• Duration: approx. 5 hrs
• Overnight at Hotel Cortina 4★
Accommodation
Cortina
Cortina

Day 10
Day 10
Breakfast, check-out and departure. Time to dream of your next adventure.

  • ✅ 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Cortina
    ✅ 7 nights in mountain huts
    ✅ All breakfasts
    ✅ Welcome aperitif and trip briefing
    ✅ Mountain Guide
    ✅ Transfers on Days 2 and 9
    ✅ Dinners from Day 3 to Day 8
    ✅ Luggage transport from Day 3 to Day 7
    ✅ Dolomites Passport
    ✅ On-site support
    ✅ Our passion and dedication

  • ❌ Dinners at the hotel and at Rifugio Sennes
    ❌ City tax
    ❌ Shower tokens
    ❌ Beverage
    ❌ Lunches
    ❌ Other extras

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