Medium Southern Alta Via 1

This stage is shorter than the previous ones, but it still feels like a real mountain route. From Rifugio Vazzoler, you move along the southern side of the Civetta area, with around 640 m of ascent and rough terrain underfoot. The route crosses open mountain ground, rocky paths, gravel and alpine surfaces, so it remains scenic but never feels like a simple walk.

The trail climbs towards the passes on the way to Rifugio Carestiato. You need to stay attentive on the rougher sections, especially where loose stones and uneven ground make the walking slower. Behind you are the rock formations of the Civetta area, while the route gradually opens towards the southern part of the trek.

You arrive at Rifugio Carestiato after a shorter but still serious stage. The distance is manageable, but the climbing, descending and rough ground keep the mountain character right to the end.

The final stretch feels like the closing chapter of a proper Alta Via 1 journey. From Rifugio Carestiato, you begin the long descent towards Agordo, leaving the high mountain terrain behind step by step. The route is mostly downhill, first on mountain paths and natural ground, later with quieter paths and road sections. Take your time, because the descent is long and can be tiring on the legs.

The landscape changes gradually as you lose height. Rocky slopes and open mountain ground give way to forest, lower hillsides and finally the valley. You pass Malga Framont and continue down towards Agordo, with the sense of arrival becoming stronger as the route drops closer to town. It is not a technical finale, but it still asks for steady footing.

In Agordo, the trek comes to an end. After days of rifugios, rock walls, mountain passes and long trails, this is the moment to stop, look back and enjoy what you have completed. Backpack off, boots off, and time for that well-earned birra.