2025 Alta Via 1 Dolomites Trail Updates
Every year hikers from all over the world flock to the Dolomites to complete one of the most famous multi-day trails, Alta Via 1. It is a challenging journey of physical, mental and spiritual triumph. Our mission is to help these adventurers confidently plan and safely navigate their journey in the Dolomites.
Having access to the latest Alta Via 1 trail updates, such as early season snow conditions and route/transport changes, is necessary to be well prepared for the adventure. It helps hikers confirm their gear choice, make any relevant adjustments to their itinerary, and prevent unexpected interruptions to their journey. For over 5 years, The Hiking Club has been bringing this information together and providing expert commentary for legendary multi-day hikes across Europe.
Our 2025 trail updates program includes the following information. Scroll down to view the details or click on the link of one to zoom straight there;
Notice board which includes trail, transport or accommodation updates
Snow summary
Current snow depth data from our planning app
Webcam footage along the trail
Our Break the trail hike
Trail ambassador updates
Preparation tips and resources
notice board
Trail, transport and accommodation updates that may impact the plans of hikers completing the Alta Via 1.
Have an update to share? Email us at info@thehiking.club
As Cortina prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympics, the main street and previous bus terminal are under construction.
The new bus terminal is located at the Olympic Stadium, ~900m from the previous bus terminal. Allow 12 minute walk.
Awaiting confirmation whether the Palafavera chairlift will remain closed for the 2025 season. Updates here.
2025 snow summary
As the 2025 hiking season approaches, it’s important to keep a close eye on latest snow updates!
LESS-SNOW-THAN-AVERAGE
Unlike 2024, which saw higher-than-average snow accumulation and a cold May that prolonged the snow-melt, the 2025 winter has brought a below-average snowfall across the Dolomites, and there has already been bouts of warm weather.
At Col dei Baldi, a location between Passo Staulanza and Rifugio Coldai along the main AV1 trail, cumulative snow fall is ~60% (v. 15 year average).
It is possible new snow will fall in May/June which can change the early season hiking conditions, so whilst its looking favourable for June hikers, we’ll have to wait and see!
Source. ARPAV, April 30, 2025.
snow on AV1
See the estimated snow depth along the Alta Via 1 Dolomites in our planning app
The estimated current snow depth and 48 hour snow forecast layers in our planning app are updated daily and inform hikers where snow is expected to be located along their route. This information is provided through our partnership with ExoLab.
WEBCAMS ALONG THE TRAIL
📷 Rifugio Sennes (2,126m / 6,975ft)
📷 RIFUGIO PEDERU (1,540m / 5,052ft)
📷 Rifugio Lavarella (2,160m / 7,086ft)
https://lavarella.it/it/rifugio-lavarella/webcam
📷 Rifugio Fanes (
https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/italia/trentino-alto-adige/bolzano/san-vigilio-marebbe-val-badia.html
📷 Col Gallina (2,173M / 7,129ft)
📷 Duca d’AOSTA (2,092m / 6,863ft)
📷 Averau and cinque torri (2,413m / 7,916FT)
📷 FERTAZZA (2,101m / 6,893FT)
📷 Col dei Baldi (1,922m / 6,305FT)
📷 Palafavera (1,514m / 4,967ft)
https://www.palafavera.com/webcam/current.jpg
2024 TRAIL UPDATES
Our trail ambassadors are currently providing daily updates through our dedicated Alta Via 1 Dolomites instagram and Facebook page. We recommend following these pages to see the latest conditions and updates for the trail.
📸 June 21, 2024 by @ronseventy_eight
2024 break the trail
For the past 5 years, The Hiking Club has completed a “Break The Trail” journey to provide the first official trail report for other legendary trails, such as Tour du Mont Blanc and Walker’s Haute Route. This year, we are extending our program to the Alta Via 1 Dolomites!
We will share early-season trail updates for hikers to understand the latest snow conditions, route detours, and gear recommendations.
JUNE 7-10, 2024
Susan documented her Alta Via 1 Dolomites journey via social media. Click the below images to see her early season trail updates
BE PREPARED WITH SNOW DEPTH AND FORECAST DATA
Estimated current snow depth and 48 hour snow forecast information is now available in our trip planning app for the Alta Via 1 Dolomites. With these snow layers updated daily, early-season hikers can now be prepared with the most accurate and up-to-date snow data to make informed route and gear decisions.
You can read more about these snow layers in our partnership announcement here.
latest trail updates
We’ll update any known trail issues, diversions, planned works, bridge installations etc below.
Have any update to share with the community? Email us at info@thehiking.club
Rifugio Palafavera have confirmed that the Palafavera chairlift will be closed for Summer 2024 due to maintenance work. Therefore, there isn’t an option for hikers to skip the 1.6km / 158m elevation section that the chairlift usually allows hikers to skip. No impact to hiking trails, they will remain open.
If you had previously added this chairlift to your itinerary, we recommend removing it so your hiking stats for that day are accurate.
The Palafavera chairlift will be closed for summer 2024.
The 2024 Lavaredo ultra trail running race will be held between 26th and 30th June 2024. If you are hiking around the Cortina area during this time, make sure to factor in extra time for cheering and letting runners past. It's pretty inspiring to share the trail with athletes that can run 120km / 75mi in less than 13 hours!
trail ambassadors
We are searching for 100 trail ambassadors to share trail updates with our 10,000+ hiking community.
What will you do?
As a trail ambassador, you will provide “live from the trail” content about trail conditions, route updates, and memorable experiences. This content will be shared with The Hiking Club Alta Via 1 community to keep fellow hikers up-to-date, via Instagram and Facebook.
What will you get in return?
In addition to helping out your fellow hikers with information that will help prepare them for their hiking adventure, you’ll also receive an exclusive swag box from our brand sponsors to kit you out for success on your hike!
Who are we looking for?
Solo hikers. Groups of friends tackling an adventure together. Adventurous families with kids of all ages. Fastpackers. Wanderers with their dogs. You name it! We want a diverse group of hikers who represent all the different types of people completing the Alta Via 1 Dolomites trail between June and September 2024.
What is the time commitment?
Kick off session: To ensure we set you up for success, there will be a 30 min briefing session in May.
During your hike: Share your trail updates and photos via Instagram or Whatsapp (max 15 mins per day)
Applications now open
prepare for the alps webinar series
Join one of our webinars to get your body and gear list ready to tackle your multi-day hike this summer.
PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR THE ALPS WEBINAR
Join Stacey Hardin, Doctor of Physical Therapy, for a 90-minute webinar on how to train for your multi-day Alps hike: big elevation, mountain conditions, back-to-back days. Learn more.
PREVENT BLISTERS SPOILING YOUR NEXT HIKE
Join Rebecca Rushton, podiatrist and owner of Blister Prevention, for a free 45-minute webinar on how to prevent and treat foot blisters during your upcoming multi-day hike.
Join Dr Andrius Ramonas, PhD in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition, Co-Founder of Roam, for a free 45-minute webinar on how to sustain energy on a multi-day hike. Learn more.
This year we are excited to partner with some great brand to make our 2024 trail update program bigger and better than past years. Interested in getting involved? Contact us at info@thehiking.club
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