Hiking Hut to Hut | Italian Dolomites | Alta Via 1

Alta Via 1 is a famous through hike in the Dolomites in Italy. Typically done in 7 to 10 days, it is about 75 miles long with many mountain Rifugios (refuges) along the way. We hiked it all in 7 days, here are some of our tips!

We planned this trek just THREE weeks before we left! We got very lucky getting the Rifugios we wanted based on our timeline. It probably helped that we were doing this at the end of the season as some huts were already closed or closing. Everything worked out and we were blessed with PERFECT weather. It did not rain on us once! Can’t think of a better way to experience the Dolomites than to hike through it.

7 days
75 miles
23,000 ft elev gain
20 pounds of pasta and cheese 😉

Takeaways:

🛖DO book your huts in advanced. Some got turned away. This gave us peace of mind knowing we had a secure place to sleep each night.

💶DO bring cash as some places don’t accept cards.

🧭DO download a gpx of the trail/have a map. It is pretty well signed throughout but always best to have this handy.

🗣️DO learn some basic Italian & German. We were surprised at how many spoke German more so in the northern half of the trail.

🏨DO stay at Lago di Braies the night before the trek. It’s a little spendy but it was worth it since the trail started right there! Plus I mean we’ve all seen views of the lake, it’s beautiful.

🍝DONT bring a lot of snacks, we didn’t eat one protein bar. Unless you have a specific diet to follow, there are Rifugios sprinkled along the trail to stop at for food.

🎒DONT overpack, you can wash & rewear clothes.

💤DONT forget to pack a sleeping bag liner, hut sandals & ear plugs

🖤 DONT rush. Take your time, soak it all in. Talk with other people at the huts and on the trail.

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[thestraightroad]

This September I went with my little family to the Seceda in Dolomites. Words can’t express the intense beauty and the purity of the air. I want to return to spend several days. Your video has me in the grip of memory and inspiration.

[SevaRaiskiy]

It is a piece of art! These kind of videos have inspired myself to go and explore the nature instead of soulless cities. So, now I started to film the movies showing the beauty of the nature around the world. And tell the people a story about secluded placed.

[ervinslens]

Majestic, outstanding cinematography my friend! Simply touching and beautiful shots!

[q-doctor]

Wow !
Thank you for wonderful video.
I traveled passo giau in July 2019.
Happy New Year 2023 !

[emhexplorer]

Amazing video. I love to visit such beautiful places.

[leighannebrown-pedersen]

We were there in September. You had our room in San Sebastiáno. Never before had I seen a bunk room with its own bathroom! Love this.

[hucksmountainnotes]

Very artistic well taken video! Especially the time-lap mountain moving clouds. Beautiful!

[worldcooking]

Splendid images of lovers of hiking, heights and nature in general, which are shown in this video!

[OmarReyes-zjdb]

Nice one! Just put on my list. Thanks!!!

[ChestnutForest]

My kind of hikers...beautiful scenery and food! I live here in northern Italy but the Dolomites have yet to dirty my hiking boots. There are many trails in the Lake Como area but the Dolomites...well they are in a league of their own. Subscribed!

[artworld]

Hiking hut to hut!! Amazing Italian Dolomites mountain🗻🗻🗻 wonderful video🌈🌈 greetings dear friend💐👍💐🤝🤝🤝

[BurleyCrowe]

Wow! Another excellent video and an incredible place! I’ve never considered hut to hut in the Dolomites but I’ll have to look into it now!

[JB_FLYA]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[OrtoLan-bh]

Il Passo Giau è fantastico, ci son stato l'anno scorso. Ma sulle dolomiti è pieno di mete meravigliose

[IM-TEWE]

Very good, very nice movie, I hope it stays in your heart! Greetings from Italy and my Dolomites.

[christinegerard]

Thank you very much ! Extremely interesting…I am very impressed by your long walks ! All the best to you.

[zenfoil]

Beautiful videos. I would love to hike there.

[donatociva]

Mamma mia ragazzi! Che bel video mi sono emozionato, ogni estate anch’io frequento alta via Dolomiti 1 e 2❤.👍💪

[IanTupmanOutdoors]

Excellent! Beautifully filmed, edited and narrated. As a regular visitor to the Dolomites I can say you have shown them at their absolute best and you will no doubt inspire others to walk these stunning mountains. New subscriber 🍻

[JessieGau]

Thanks doe your effort of making this video it’s really beautiful and inspiring. ❤