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.

Your hike today begins at the foot of the Moiazza Mountains. From Rifugio Carestiato walk down in a southeast direction until you reach the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. After about 2.5 kilometers you will arrive at Passo Duran. Here you will find, among other things, Rifugio San Sebastiano, a small church and have a beautiful view of the Moiazza and San Sebastiano mountains.Continue walking south and after about 3 kilometers you will pass Forcella Dagarei (1642m).

From Forcella Dagarei the path slowly starts to climb again and after about 4.5 kilometers and 260 altimeters you will arrive at Malga Moschesin. From here the trail continues in an easterly direction. After Malga Moschesin you still have to walk uphill for a short distance, but after this last stretch the climbing is over for today. During the last kilometers of the day you walk mainly downhill and before you know it you have arrived at Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet.

The final leg of your hike is about to begin. According to many, this is the most beautiful part of the complete Alta Via 1! From the Rifugio you will walk westward where you will have a view of the Cime di Zita formation. From here begins the climb to one of the most difficult passes of the entire trek, the Forcella di Zita Sud. This is one of the most beautiful passages of the entire Alta Via 1. After a final steep ascent, you reach the narrow, exposed Rocky Ridge. Here you have several steep sections, which are short, but certainly not easy. The pass is the gateway to one of the most beautiful descents of the Alta Via 1. The descent is gradual at first, but then goes down steeply along a grassy ridge before you reach Rifugio Pian di Fontana.

From Rifugio Pian di Fontana, you descend quickly for a short but steady wooded climb to a grassy path and dizzying views downward. After passing Rifugio Bianchet, you enter a beautiful ravine as you make the final descent to the La Pissa bus stop, where the Alta Via 1 ends.