Women’s Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Trek

Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and meet the group at our designated hotel nearby to rest for the day.

A group shuttle from the airport to the hotel will be provided in the afternoon.

Settle into your room and take some time to rest after your travels.

Meet the full group and your guides in the evening for a welcome dinner and a comprehensive trip briefing.

Meals: Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting your private driver for the scenic transfer into the heart of the Dolomites.

Arrive in the famous mountain town of Cortina d’Ampezzo and check into the hotel.

Gather for a professional gear check with the lead guide to ensure everyone is prepared for the trek.

Spend the afternoon exploring the town’s vibrant piazzas, local boutiques, or enjoying a coffee with views of the surrounding peaks.

Prepare your trekking pack and leave your extra luggage with the guide for secure storage during the hike.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Take a short morning taxi to the shores of Lago di Braies, the official starting point of the Alta Via 1.

Begin the trek with a steady climb toward the high mountain pass at 7,874ft.

Stop for a high-altitude lunch at Rifugio Biella while taking in the first panoramic views of the range.

Navigate a long downhill stretch followed by a final, steep series of switchbacks down to the valley floor.

Reach Rifugio Pederü, tucked deep in the valley, for a hearty mountain dinner and your first night on the trail.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 10 miles | +3,400 ft ascent | -3,300 ft descent

Start the day with a climb through lush pine forests that open up into the vast Fanes plateau.

Traverse the expansive alpine basins and pass the emerald waters of Lago di Limo.

Reach the Forcella del Lago, a dramatic, narrow notch in the mountain ridge.

Tackle a very steep and technical descent over loose scree and rock down toward the lake below.

Stop at Lago Lagazuoi for a rest or a quick alpine dip before finishing the day at the cozy Rifugio Scotoni.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 12 miles | +3,900 ft ascent | -2,400 ft descent

Ascend through historic World War I terrain, passing through preserved tunnels and old military fortifications.

Reach the summit of Lagazuoi for one of the most famous 360-degree views in the entire Dolomite range.

Begin a rocky trek across the high plateau, navigating rugged terrain toward the Cinque Torri area.

Make a final push up a rocky slope to reach Rifugio Averau, perched high on a ridge with incredible sunset views.

Enjoy a high-end dinner at this refuge, known for having some of the best food on the trail.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 7 miles | +2,835 ft ascent | -935 ft descent

Descend from the ridge and cross the iconic Passo Giau, one of the most photographed passes in Italy.

Enter a technical and rocky section of the trail that leads you beneath the massive North Face of Monte Pelmo.

Stop for a midday break at Rifugio Città di Fiume, located in a scenic alpine meadow.

Continue the traverse through a mix of rocky paths and forested trails.

Finish the day at the welcoming Passo Staulanza, located right on the mountain road.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 12 miles | +2,100 ft ascent | -4,367 ft descent

Trek into the heart of the Civetta massif, passing beneath some of the tallest rock walls in the Alps.

Climb up to the stunning Coldai Lake, a bright blue tarn nestled against the limestone cliffs.

Hike through the wide, dramatic Val Civetta, surrounded by towering spires.

Descend through the forest to reach Rifugio Vazzoler, a remote hut famous for its botanical garden and proximity to the Trieste and Venezia peaks.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 12 miles | +3000 ft ascent | -3000 ft descent.

Enjoy breakfast and final views from Rifugio Vazzoler before starting the day with a descent along a 4x4 track toward the valley.

Transition onto a side path beneath the massive cliffs of the Moiazza mountain range.

Navigate a challenging section of steep muddy paths, boulder fields, and loose scree slopes that require extra care.

Traverse an exposed section between Forcella Col d’Ors and Forcella del Camp before the trail levels out toward Rifugio Carestiato.

Finish with an easier stretch to Passo Duran and arrive at the cozy Rifugio Tomé for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 6.2 miles | +2,215 ft ascent | -2,592 ft descent

Enter the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, where the terrain becomes significantly wilder and more remote.

Hike through a lush beech forest before breaking out above the tree line to cross open slopes toward Rifugio Pramperet.

Tackle the main climb of the day up to the Forcella de Zita Sud pass, keeping a lookout for local wildlife in the high valley.

Begin a very steep descent from the pass into a unique, secluded valley.

Arrive at Rifugio Pian de Fontana to celebrate your final night on the trail with a drink and panoramic views.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 9.8 miles | +3,717 ft ascent | -4,288 ft descent

Enjoy a final mountain breakfast before starting the steep descent from the refuge down toward the valley floor.

Reach the end of the trail at "La Pissa," where the group will celebrate the official completion of the Alta Via 1.

Meet your private driver for a transfer back to the hotel in Venice (or the surrounding area).

Check back into your hotel, retrieve your stored luggage, and enjoy a final farewell dinner with the group to celebrate your accomplishments.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Trek Stats: 11 miles | +1,400 ft ascent | -4,570 ft descent

Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel with your fellow trekkers.

A group shuttle will be provided back to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) for afternoon flights.

Depart for your flight home or continue your travels in Italy.

Meals: Breakfast