Challenge
Belluno, Belluno, Italy
The Via Alta (or "High Route") trails are a collection of high-altitude trekking routes across Europe, most famously in Switzerland and Italy. These multi-day hikes traverse alpine ridges, remote valleys, and rugged passes, often staying above 2,000 meters. Designed for experienced hikers, Via Alta routes offer dramatic landscapes, challenging terrain, and unforgettable views of the Alps. Well-known routes include Via Alta Verzasca, Via Alta Vallemaggia, and Via Alta delle Dolomiti, each offering a unique cultural and natural experience.
Quick facts
Stage 1: Lago di Braies to Rifugio Biella
Lago di Braies, Italy
Stage 2: Rifugio Biella to Rifugio Fanes
Fanes, Italy
Stage 3: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Lagazuoi
Rifugio Lagazuoi, Italy
Stage 4: Rifugio Lagazuoi to Rifugio Nuvolau
Rifugio Nuvolau, Italy
Stage 5: Rifugio Nuvolau to Rifugio Città di Fiume
Città di Fiume, Italy
Stage 6: Rifugio Città di Fiume to Rifugio Vazzoler
Rifugio Vazzoler, Italy
Via Alta 1 covers 120 km in total.
Most people complete Via Alta 1 in about 5-12 days.
The best season for Via Alta 1 is Summer, Spring, Fall.
Via Alta 1 has 30 checkpoints to log on the way to finishing it.
Plan the route
Each stage of the Dolomites hut-to-hut route, hut to hut, so you can plan the order and pick where to start.