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Alta Via Dolomiti 9
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Sappada
Dolomites
Arabba
Campitello-Mazzin-Col Rodella
Canazei-Belvedere
Trentino-Alto Adige
Traverse the Dolomites from west to east along this popular high altitude trail.
Also in Bozen, Italy • Trento, Italy
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 122 km
- Ascent
- 5 km
- Descent
- 5 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 813 m
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
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If you want a rewarding 2-week hike in the Dolomites that requires no previous climbing experience and has many amenities along the way, then this one's for you! Starting in the provincial capital of Bolzano, the route traverses the Dolomites from West to East, finishing in the small village of Santo Stefano. Along the 12-14 day hike, you will likely see many other keen hikers, as the Via Alta 9 is one of the more popular long-distance trails in the Dolomites. It's also one of the more accessible, with short distances between huts and hardly any climbing skills required. Sources
Description
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Water features