Hiking the Dolomites

August 2025

A four-day hiking adventure along Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites, Italy. Starting at Lago di Braies and ending near Cortina, this journey took us through dramatic mountain landscapes, reaching an elevation of 2,752m at Lagazuoi with overnight stays at Rifugio Fordara and Rifugio Averau.

Pristine mountain lake reflecting the Dolomites

Dramatic mountain peaks and valleys

Hikers on mountain trail

Rocky mountain peaks and ridges

Mountain refuge hut

Alpine meadows with mountain backdrop

Steep mountain path

Panoramic mountain vista

Mountain lake in alpine setting

Evening light on mountain peaks

Trail through mountain valley

Summit view from Lagazuoi

Rocky mountain formations

Mountain hut in alpine setting

Dramatic cliff faces and valleys