In 1969, Piero Rossi proposed a crossing of the Dolomites from the valley of Bràies in Pusterìa to the wonderful city of Belluno, which today bears the name of the Alta Via N.1.
The first of the "sky roads", but like the others it passes in truly extraordinary and unique places in the heart of the Dolomites.
A route that winds through twelve stages in a succession of incredible and famous landscapes: Lake Braies, the groups of the Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo, Fànes and Tofane, the groups of the Nuvolàu, Croda da Lago, Pelmo and Civetta, the groups of the Moiazza, Tàmer-San Sebastiano, Prampèr-Mezzodì and Schiara.
You will immerse yourself in a dolomitic landscape rich of different facets: from the lunar scenery of the Biella and Fanes shelters, to the vertical walls of the mountain groups of Ampezzo, Pelmo and Civetta up to the wild and intact Dolomites of the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park.
For those who want to tackle more complex features, there are many variations.
There will be places of support along the route, such as shelters and alpine huts.
The basic route is accessible and not particularly challenging for those who know how to go well in the mountains, it is important to wear appropriate clothing and plan each stage in advance to travel in complete safety.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Route length: 125 km
Average journey time: days
Degree of difficulty: hard
Difference in altitude: 8.000 m
Recommended period: summer
You are in a natural environment that demands respect:
- No flowers to be harvested
- Bathing prohibited
- No to noise
- No fires allowed
- Do not leave waste around, but throw it in the appropriate spaces (including cigarette butts, tissues, masks and wet waste)
- Minors must be accompanied
- Dogs must be kept on a leash and their excrement collected
- Do not go off the path
- Do not disturb local wildlife
It is suggested to inform yourself through the ARPAV website about possible disturbances before starting your route.
