Ultimate Alta Via della Marmotta

> Traverse the iconic Cinque Torri and sleep at Rifugio Croda da Lago
> Cross the Boite valley into the quiet Cadore region
> A bold 5-day route with Alta Via 1 flair, minus the crowds

Picture this: You’re sipping a cappuccino with the Cinque Torri in the morning light, then hiking through larch forests until the Dolomites open up again and again in scenes so stunning you’ll forget to breathe. This is Alta Via della Marmotta, a fresh and fierce 5-day journey that weaves through cinematic landscapes and legendary huts.

Start at Passo Falzarego, swing by the legendary Cinque Torri, and stay a night at Rifugio Croda da Lago, nestled by an alpine lake that seems straight out of a dream. Then cross the Boite valley, past San Vito di Cadore, and dive into the wilder Cadore region with its quiet trails and scenic gems like Rifugio Galassi, Chiggiato, and Baion. You’ll wrap things up in style in Auronzo di Cadore. It’s got some of the best ingredients of the Alta Via 1, plus a few that are even better.

This trek is perfect for experienced hikers who want to skip the crowds but still score the views. You’ll walk about 12–15 kilometers per day, across mixed terrain, with plenty of rifugio comfort waiting for you each evening. Let’s go. This is your Italian hiking highlight reel.