Trekking the Alta Via 1 in Italy
Date: July 13-24, 2024
The Alta Via 1 is a 9-day, 8-night, 75-mile hut to hut trek in the Dolomites. Hut to hut treks are a unique way to experience the mountains on foot without carrying heavy gear. Each night we will stay in Rifugios where we will enjoy delicious hot meals, showers, and a fun communal atmosphere shared by people from all around the world. Hiking 75 miles will test your physical and mental strength - and it will be worth every moment! If hiking through some of the most stunning landscapes on Earth and eating home-cooked Italian meals sounds like a dream come true, join Melanie and her posse of wanderers on the AV1.
This trip is right for you if:
- You love hiking and want to experience one of the best treks in the world with a fantastic group of people
- You have experience hiking for multiple days in a row with a backpack
- You can carry your own 20-30 lb backpack up and down seemingly endless hills
- You are up for a physical and mental challenge!
- You are committed to training - the more you train the more you enjoy the trek
- You are confident and self-sufficient in the mountains (confident hiking over rough terrain and dealing with any weather that comes our way)
- You have a positive attitude
- You are comfortable staying in dorm-style accommodation (private rooms are generally not available)
- You have done your research on the AV1 and you’re STOKED (and maybe a little nervous)
- You have a passport that is valid until at least January 2025 or you plan to get it renewed
*If you have any doubts, connect with me and we will discuss if this trip is a good fit
Itinerary (the meeting and ending locations are still TBD and will be communicated over the coming weeks):
- July 13 - Meet the group in Italy
- July 14 - Full day to explore and prepare for the trek
- July 15-23 - Hike the AV1 (9 days, 8 nights in the mountains)
- July 24 - Departures back home (or extend for more pizza & gelato)
Cost:
$3,397 - $500 deposit due upon acceptance ($2,897 due January 31, 2024)
What is included?
- Pre-trip guidance on booking flights, what to pack, and how to train
- 2 nights accommodation before the trek
- All meals starting with dinner on July 13 and ending with breakfast on July 24
- 8 nights accommodation in mountain huts
- 1 night accommodation after the trek
What is not included?
- Round-trip flights to Italy
- Transportation to Cortina and from Belluno (trains and buses are inexpensive)
- Snacks and alcohol
- Local transportation (ski lifts, buses, taxis, etc.)
- Any sauna / spa treatments
- Travel Insurance (this is required, I recommend World Nomads)
I’m interested in joining, what do I do next?
- Fill out THE APPLICATION
- Melanie will let you know the first week of September if you have been accepted!
Cancellation Policy:
- Deposit ($500 per person) is not refundable in any situation
- After the full payment is made, trip balance (not including non-refundable deposit and any non-refundable payments made to suppliers) may be refunded in full only if trip is sold out and a new and previously unregistered participant books your canceled spot and pays in full.
About your host:
Melanie has spent the last decade traveling, working & volunteering in over 30 countries. She fell in love with hut to hut hiking and has completed the trek to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, the Tour du Mont Blanc, and the W Trek in Patagonia (3 times!) and she wants to share the magic with you. Take advantage of her expertise and show up for the time of your life!
Contact Information:
- Call/Text: 314-623-6691
- Email: Melanie.tucci13@gmail.com
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