Day 2: For our first day on the AV1, we'll head out from Lago di Braies and up towards the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo with panoramic views of the Sass de Putia to the Tofane pyramids. We'll cover 12 miles on the trail at with options to stop for photo breaks, lunch, and cappuccinos at rifugios along the way. Our home base for the evening will be a modernized rifugio level offering typical South Tyrolean dishes and beverages. Located at 2,060 meters above sea level, it's a place to sleep "a few steps from the sky."

Shared dormitory in mountain rifugio with half board (breakfast and dinner) included

Roughly 11 miles/+3,300 feet ascent/-2,500 feet descent**

**Please note, exact mileage and ascent/descent info each day subject to change, but this is a good guideline**

Day 3: Today we enter the Cortina Dolomites, starting our day with Passo di Limo. Along the way we'll have the chance to stop at a malga, or dairy farm, with beverages and simple meals. We'll be rewarded for the day's climbing with truly spectacular vistas from our rifugio at 2500m, which also boasts the home of the highest sauna in the Dolomites. At a total of 12 hilly miles, today will be our highest elevation gain at almost 6,000 feet, but we'll still arrive with plenty of time to take advantage of the many side hikes and activities from our scenic rifugio.

Shared dormitory in mountain rifugio with half board (breakfast and dinner) included

Roughly 14 miles/+6,000 feet ascent/-3,000 feet descent

Day 4: Today we pass through an important area in Dolomite history dating back to World War One. We will start off the run dropping down the trail before climbing up to the impressive Cinque Torri area. An optional side route includes exploring an extensive tunnel system through the mountain. On our shortest day of 8 miles up and down the trails today, we will arrive at our rifugio in the afternoon with plenty of time to rest for the days to come with one of most scenic vistas. Our rifugio for the evening provides some of the best food in the Dolomites, and views of the changing colors on nearby mountains can't be beat.

Shared dormitory in mountain rifugio with half board (breakfast and dinner) included

Roughly 8-9 miles/+2,300feet ascent/-3,500 feet descent

After getting an early start, today will feature some of the most beautiful singletrack on both smooth and technical forest trails. Highlights include Passo Giau, the site of the ancient Mondeval Man, and a stop for coffee with the cows at Rifugio Citta di Fiume. After climbing up towards the stunning Passo Giau forcella, you'll enjoy a long and gradual descent towards a higher end rifugio. You'll be greeted with a warm welcome at your comfortable rifugio that serves excellent meals, apple strudels, has a spa, and sunset views of that special Dolomiti light on the nearby Pelmo.

Shared dormitory in mountain rifugio with half board (breakfast and dinner) included

Roughly 10.5 miles/+1,80000 feet ascent/-4,000 feet descent

Day 6: Just around the corner from breakfast is one of the most impressive faces in the Dolomites, or Monte Civetta (some call it the El Capitan of the Dolomites). For your final biggest day on the trails, you’ll enjoy your last high alpine vistas at the start of the trail before descending in altitude as vegetation turns to forest and you get a view of the impressive mountain walls from below. Most of the high elevation gains and losses are completed midway through the route and there's moderate running to enjoy to your final rifugio.

Shared dormitory in mountain rifugio with half board (breakfast and dinner) included

Roughly 15.5 miles/+4,900 feet ascent/-4,400 feet descent

Day 7: For our final morning, we'll enjoy an early breakfast and coffee at our rifugio before descending a couple of easy miles down to the town of Agordo. We'll then head back to Venice, reaching it by evening where we say our goodbyes with new friends and tons of memories.

5.5 miles/-4,500 feet descent

Private transfer to Venice included