Treks in the Dolomites - Italy, Europe - Alta Via 1 and 2

Guidebook to walking the Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2, the finest long-distance treks through the Italian Dolomites, in southern Europe. Alta Via 1 is 120km, taking about 10 days from Lago di Braies near Monguelfo to Belluno. Alta Via 2 is generally higher - the 150km route begins at Bressanone and ends at Feltre, taking over 2 weeks.

Seasons

Best time is mid-June until the end of September, when most huts are open and there is little risk of snow.

Centres

Belluno at the finish of AV 1, also Cortina is within an easy bus-ride from the road below Lagazuoi. Bressanone, Malga Ciapela and Feltre on AV2.

Difficulty

Generally well-maintained paths, with some exposed sections, all with artificial protection. The descent of Schiara (avoidable) on AV1 requires Via Ferrata experience.

Must See

AV1: Sunset at Lagazuoi, views from Rif. Tissi beneath Civetta. AV2: Rocky pinnacles above Passo Gardena, traverse of Sella group and Marmolada.

Treks in the Dolomites

Alte Vie 1 and 2

Authors

Martin Collins
Gillian Price

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

Second

Published

7 Jun 2005

ISBN_13

9781852843595

Availability

Reprinted

Price £12.00

Introduction
How To Get There
Maps and Waymarking
Terrain, Mountain Safety and Weather
Accommodation, Supplies and Services
Clothing and Equipment
Geology, Flora and Fauna
Photography
How to use this Guide

Alta Via 1
Stage 1: Lago di Braies to Rifugio Lagazuoi
Stage 2: Rifugio Lagazuoi to Passo Duran
Stage 3: Passo Duran to Belluno

Alta Via 2
Stage 1: Bressanone to Passo Gardena
Stage 2: Passo Gardena to Passo di San Pellegrino
Stage 3: Passo di San Pellegrino to Passo Cereda
Stage 4: Passo Cereda to Feltre

Glossary

Route Summary Alta Via 1
Route Summary Alta Via 2