AV1 Overview

The Alta Via 1 (AV1) is not to be under estimated. At first glance it seemed to be an easier walk than the Walkers Haute Route but in reality it was just as challenging and equally as satisfying. The footing is rocky and it was necessary to concentrate continually. The Dolomites completely dominate the landscape and are constantly with you. In addition the novelty of walking for 9 days from rifugio to rifugio without once entering a town or village made the walk unique for us. We proudly picked up our AV1 badges once we had finished feeling that we well and truly deserved them.