Dolomites Alta Via 1, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

The Dolomites Alta Via 1 is one of Europe's most famous and beautiful long-distance hiking trails, offering breathtaking views of dramatic peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and green valleys. It's an unforgettable journey for nature lovers and trekkers seeking a challenging and rewarding experience in the heart of the magnificent Dolomites.

Top things to do in Dolomites Alta Via 1

Things to do in Dolomites Alta Via 1 include Lagazuoi Tunnels, Passo Giau, Cadini di Misurina. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 11-day itinerary for Dolomites Alta Via 1

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Day 1

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Lago di BraiesLake · Prags Valley
    12 km
  2. 2
    Cascate di FanesWaterfall
    6.5 km
  3. 3
    Crep Checio - Hohe Gaisl - Croda Rossa d'AmpezzoMountain
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Day 2

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Lago di DobbiacoLake · Dobbiaco
    13 km
  2. 2
    Monte PianaMountain
    4.8 km
  3. 3
    Lago di LandroLake · Val di Landro
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Day 3

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Passo GiauMountain pass · Cortina d'Ampezzo
    8 km
  2. 2
    Monte PelmoMountain · Val di Zoldo
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Day 4

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Tre Cime di LavaredoMountain range · Sexten Dolomites
    3.9 km
  2. 2
    Cadini di MisurinaMountain range · Misurina
    2 km
  3. 3
    Lago di MisurinaLake · Auronzo di Cadore
    7.1 km
  4. 4
    Lake SorapissLake · Cortina d'Ampezzo
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Day 5

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Passo FalzaregoMountain pass · Cortina d'Ampezzo
    200 m
  2. 2
    Sass de StriaMountain · Passo Falzarego
    950 m
  3. 3
    Lagazuoi TunnelsMountain · Passo Falzarego
    1.9 km
  4. 4
    Forte Intra i Sásc - Forte Tre SassiFortress
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Day 6

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Cortina d'AmpezzoTown · Ampezzo Valley
    4 km
  2. 2
    Monte CristalloCortina d'Ampezzo
    5 km
  3. 3
    Ampezzo Dolomites Natural ParkPark · Cortina d'Ampezzo
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Day 7

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Alpe di SiusiSki resort
    6 km
  2. 2
    Val Gardena
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Day 8

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Val di FunesRailway station
    7.4 km
  2. 2
    Val di FunesTown · Villnöss Valley
    27 km
  3. 3
    Col di LanaMountain
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Day 9

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Ortisei - Val GardenaVal Gardena
    4.6 km
  2. 2
    SecedaMountain · Val Gardena
    4.1 km
  3. 3
    Val GardenaValley · Dolomites
    4.6 km
  4. 4
    Passo GardenaMountain pass · Val Gardena
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Day 10

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Rosengarten groupMountain range · South Tyrol
    12 km
  2. 2
    Völser WeiherLake
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Day 11

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Monte CivettaMountain · Alleghe
    17 km
  2. 2
    MarmoladaDolomiti Bellunesi
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Dolomites Alta Via 1?

Lagazuoi Tunnels, Passo Giau, Cadini di Misurina, Passo Falzarego, Monte Civetta, Monte Pelmo and 9 more. Lagazuoi Tunnels: A system of historical WWI tunnels and bunkers, offering a unique and fascinating experience.

What can you do in 11 days in Dolomites Alta Via 1?

Day 1: Lago di Braies, Cascate di Fanes, Crep Checio - Hohe Gaisl - Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo. Day 2: Lago di Dobbiaco, Monte Piana, Lago di Landro. Day 3: Passo Giau, Monte Pelmo. Day 4: Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Cadini di Misurina, Lago di Misurina, Lake Sorapiss. Day 5: Passo Falzarego, Sass de Stria, Lagazuoi Tunnels, Forte Intra i Sásc - Forte Tre Sassi. Day 6: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Monte Cristallo, Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park. Day 7: Alpe di Siusi, Val Gardena. Day 8: Val di Funes, Val di Funes, Col di Lana. Day 9: Ortisei - Val Gardena, Seceda, Val Gardena, Passo Gardena. Day 10: Rosengarten group, Völser Weiher. Day 11: Monte Civetta, Marmolada.

Which areas should you explore in Dolomites Alta Via 1?

The itinerary for Dolomites Alta Via 1 runs through Prags Valley, Dobbiaco, Val di Landro, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Val di Zoldo and Sexten Dolomites.

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