Hike Italy - Alta Vie of the Dolomite's
Hike Italy - Dolomie's
There are some people who find the thrill to start out on a grand voyage or to migrate from one land to another. To ride, bike or walk as you traverse the landscape takes his back to our pre-mechanized roots. There's no greater thrill than to challenge yourself hiking from one mountain valley to another crossing spectacular summits, or starting a one seashore and biking or walking to another. Hiking the Alte vie (high routes) in the Dolomite's is an unforgettable and lifetime experience that is unmatched in other mountain ranges.
Hiking the Alte Vie in the Italian Dolomite's is much different then walking Appalachian Trail,Sierra Nevada trails, or the great Alps traverse. Many other walks can be done with very little support other than your, backpack, map, and understanding of where the mountain huts are located. Hiking the upper trails in the Dolomites will also allow you to explore the diverse heritage of the mountain valleys, unique geological history, and food and drink of the region.
Within the Dolomites there are 10 Alta Via routes that are well signposted and maintain. Routes can vary in degree of difficulty and mountain groups you are exposed to different environments.
Alta Via 1 - 150 km, 12 Days:· This is the classic and easiest route and runs from Lago di Braies, BZ down to Belluno, BL, cutting across the heart of the Veneto Regions Dolomiti Mountains north to south.·
Alta Via 2 - 185 km, 14 Days: Also one of the older classic routes the Alta Via 2 is a bit longer and more difficult then the Alta Via 1.· Starting in Bressanone, BZ and running south to Feltre, BL the route is almost all within the Trentino-Alto Adige region.· The route passes over the Putia, Odie, Puez, Sella, Marmolada, Pale di San Martino, and Feltrine mountain groups of the Dolomiti.·
Alta Via 3 - 120 km, 10 Days:· Also known as Alta Via dei Camosci this route starts in Dobbiaco, BZ and ends in Longarone, BL.· The route passes through the Dolomiti di Braies, Cristallo, Sorapiss, Marmarole, Pelmo and Bosconero mountain groups.· The route is one of the more difficult.
Alta Via 4 - 90 km, 8 Days:· Alta Via di Grohman starts in San Cadido, BZ and ends in Pieve di Cadore, BL in the Veneto.· The route passes through the mountain groups of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Cadidni di Misurina, Sorapiss, Marmarole, and the l'Anelao.· The route is challenging and has some fixed lines on some sections.
Alta Via 5 - 100 km, 9 Days:· Alta Via di Tiziano connects Sesto, BZ with Pieve di Cadore BL and crosses the Sesto, Marmarole, Sorapiss and l'Antelao Dolomiti mountain groups
Alta Via 6 - 190 km, 14 Days: Also called the Alta Via dei Silenzi this route starts in Sappada, BL and ends in Vittorio Veneto, TV and traveres the d'Oltre Piave Dolomiti and the Carniche of the Prealpi.· The mountains are not as rugged as other routes but there are long sections that are isolated and not very frequented.
Alta Via 7 - 35 + 75 km, 9 Days:· This route is divided into two sections that traverse the Col Nudo and Calallo Mountains of the Prealpi and sections of the Oltre Piave Dolomiti and then over to the Col Visentin Mountains down to the Veneto Plain.· The first section is very remote.
Alta Via 8 - 160 km, 13 Day:· This route was developed to showcase the western Dolomiti and starts in·Bessanone, BZ and ending in Salorno, TO.· This is a easy route that passes through the Putia, Odle, Sciliar, Catinaccio, Latemar and hills in the d'Ega valley.
Alta Via 9 - 90 km, 12 Days:· This is the only alta via that runs west to east, rather than north to south.· The route starts in Bolzano, BZ and ends in Santo Stefano di Cadore, BL crossing the Sciliar, Catinaccio, Sella, Fanis, Tofane, Cristallo and Sesto Dolomiti.
Alta Via 10 - 115 km, 16 Days:· This is the only alta via on the western side of the Adige valley and runs from Bolzano, BZ to Gardone Riviera, BG, on Lake Garda.· The route passes through the Mandola, Mountains, The Brenta Dolomiti, and the Cadria and Caploner mountains.· This route included the ferrata della Bocchette of the Brenta Dolomiti but these routes can be by passed.
Northern Italy is an exceptional choice as an active vacation for those who love to get around by foot.·There are great walks and hikes throughout the regions that lets you explore·the multi layers of history and culture, the varied geographical profile, and these small ecosystems that offer varied food and wine products, a walker·has multiple choices to keep them engaged during their visit.
