{"id":16172,"date":"2020-03-04T09:32:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T08:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=16172"},"modified":"2021-09-06T11:38:03","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T09:38:03","slug":"alta-ruta-de-las-dolomitas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/high-dolomite-route\/","title":{"rendered":"High Route of the Dolomites: Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now a World Heritage Site, the Dolomites <\/strong>Italian mountains are a prime trekking destination. There is an excellent network of trails dotted with cosy \"rifugi\" (mountain huts) in stunning locations, and efficient public transport serving the main hiking spots.<\/p>

READ ALSO: <\/strong>Trekking in the Dolomites\".<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

The famous Alta Via long-distance hiking trails of Northern Italy run through the Dolomites, from north to south, and reach the Austrian border.<\/strong>. <\/p>

There are six of these routes, and they increase in difficulty: Alta Via 1 <\/strong>has few exposed sections and is suitable for less experienced hikers; Alta Via 2 <\/strong>is much more challenging, only suitable for experienced mountaineers who are good at heights, whereas the AVs 3-6 <\/strong>have ferrata sections and considerable exposure.<\/p>

The 120 km of the AV1 is described in 11-day stages; the AV2 covers 160 km in 13 days and is more strenuous and technical. Overnight stops are in mountain refuges or hostels.<\/p>