What does Alta Via mean in Italian?
High Route
What does Alta Via mean? Well, to start with, Alta Via simply means ‘High Route’ or ‘High Way’ in Italian. The term is usually applied to long distance routes that take many days to complete and which go through high mountain terrain.
What is the best Alta Via?
If you’re new to multi-day hiking, or have less time, consider the Alta Via 1; if you want a tougher and even more exciting experience do Alta Via 2. Both give magnificent walking among the awe-inspiring rock formations and alpine meadows of the Dolomites, and Italian mountain huts are pretty good too.
How hard is Alta Via 2?
The Alta Via #2, also known as the “High Route of the Legends”, crosses various natural parks and mountain ranges of the Dolomites, from north to south. Trekking Alta Via #2 on the Dolomites is one of the most challenging hikes organized by Holimites. 115 km and 6,900 m of gain are covered in 8 days.
How long does it take to hike the Alta Via 1?
The highest point reached by the standard route is 2,752m (9,029ft) and the height gain on the route is around 6,665m (21,833ft). Trekkers typically take 10 days to complete the hike, give or take a day or two.
Can you camp on Alta Via 1?
At start and end, and over any rest days, there is a choice of luxurious hotels, more modest hotels, campsites, and auberges with a mix of rooms and dormitories. Most accommodation is family-run, even in the larger places such as Cortina. A mix of private rooms and dormitories are common in the huts.
What should I pack for Alta 1?
Alta Via 1 Packing List
- Rucksack 35-50L. Rucksack Rain Cover &/or Liner. Dry Bags.
- T-Shirts x 2. Leggings / Walking Trousers. Shorts.
- Micro Towel. Sleeping Bag Liner. Slippers/ Flip flops/ Sandals For The Refuges.
- Battery Pack. Adapter. Phone.
- Suncream. Toothbrush. Toothpaste.
- Survival Bag. Painkillers.
- Passport. Euros.
How do I get to Alta Via 1?
The trailhead of the Alta Via 1 is in Lago di Braies in northern Italy. The nearest airport is Venice and the easiest way to get from the airport to the starting point of the Alta Via 1 is using public transportation. Once you exit the baggage claim area in Venice take a left and find the ATVO bus ticket line.
