Treks in the Dolomites: Alte Vie 1 and 2

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Alta Via 1 and 2 are the finest long-distance trails through the Dolomites. Alta Via 1 is 120km long and requires up to 10 days; Alta Via 2is 150km long, is generally higher and needs about 2 and a half weeks.
Running north/south through the heart of the Dolomites, the two trails connect the Tyrolean Val Pusteria with the fringes of the Venetian plain and pass through a wide variety of landscapes, from alpine meadows and foothills to the rugged heights of the central Dolomites.
Almost everywhere the terrain is stern. The walking varies from level strolling to via ferrata-style scrambling on fixed metal ropes, from ambling ascents in forests to steep traverses on snow and scree. Heights are generally between 2000 and 5000 metres, with occasional descents to lower roads.
The hut system in the Dolomites is perhaps the finest in the Alps, so accommodation is plentiful, good food is generally available, and there is always a welcome at the day's end.

About this series:
Cicerone Press are one of the UK's most well known and respected publishers of guidebooks for the outdoor enthusiast. Easily distinguished by their convenient pocket size, these books have been a favourite amongst walkers, climbers and cyclists for many years. Their guides for European and international destinations are highly popular amongst English-speaking tourists. The books are of the same high standard as the UK guides, with clear maps, detailed route descriptions and plentiful background information. The range is extensive and often they produce the only available English language guide available for a particular area or long distance route.