Advanced Alta Via 4

> Tackle the dramatic Via Ferrata Alfonso Vandelli (T5)
> Stay in scenic huts like Auronzo, Vandelli, and Galassi
> Traverse the raw heart of the Dolomiti d’Ampezzo Natural Park

Ready to dial things up a notch? The Alta Via 4 is the wild sibling in the Dolomites family. Less walked than AV1 and AV2, but just as jaw-dropping, if not more. This 5-day adventure starts in San Candido and finishes in Pieve di Cadore, slicing through the Dolomiti d’Ampezzo via the towering Cima Grande, the shimmering Lago di Misurina, and the turquoise waters of Lago di Sorapiss with the iconic Dito di Dio watching over.

You’ll be sleeping high and rugged in huts like Rifugio Auronzo, Vandelli, or Galassi. Between them? Exposed ridgelines, high passes, and views that feel too good to be real. On day 4, you’ll face a dramatic and famous alpine challenge: Via Ferrata Alfonso Vandelli, a short but serious section (rated T5) right after leaving Rifugio Vandelli, recommended only for experienced hikers with a head for heights.

Alta Via 4 is not for the faint-hearted, but for those with solid footing and alpine guts. Five days, countless thrills, and a ticket into the wilder Dolomites.