The 5-day Alta Via 1 is specially designed for families with younger children, from around 8 years old. In this version of the short Alta Via 1, the huts are booked a little closer together. This allows you to hike shorter distances, and thus you will have more time for the daily hikes.
The Alta Via 1, also known as the Dolomite High Route 1, is one of the most famous hut tours in Italy. The Dolomites are located in northeast Italy and stretch across the provinces of Belluno, South Tyrol, and Trentino. During this 5-day adventure, you'll hike through the northern part of the Alta Via 1. This means that from Lago di Braies, you'll follow the path to Rifugio Lagazuoi and then return to Cortina d'Ampezzo. If your children are adventurous and already have some trekking experience, you can also choose to take the famous Lagazuoi Tunnels as an alternative route, a section of great historical significance from World War I. Along the way, you'll spend all day exploring the breathtaking Dolomites. You'll spend the nights in cozy mountain huts, also called Rifugios. Here you can enjoy delicious Italian dishes and also meet many other hikers. Bookatrekking.com makes sure your huts are booked including dinner and breakfast, all you have to do is enjoy the beautiful trails on the Alta Via 1.
At this stage, the real highlights of the trip begin as you reach the Cortina d'Ampezzo Valley, cross one of the most exciting passes of the entire trip and reach the highlight of the trip: the summit of Lagazuoi. The stage begins through idyllic meadows, streams, and rolling stone pastures and becomes rockier and more captivating. As the day progresses, the route heads towards the Forcella Del Lago pass. From the top of the pass, you face a steep descent. Eventually, you will be rewarded with stunning views over the picturesque Lago di Lagazuoi. You round off this hiking adventure with a fantastic view of Tofana di Rozes, before descending into the valley, at Passo Falzarego. From Passo Falzarego you can take the bus back to Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Note: You can also choose to take the cable car from Lagazuoi Hut straight down to Passo Falzarego.
