🥾off the beaten path Dolomites hut to hut trips

Hey there hikers!

💡 Did you know most people trekking hut to hut in the Dolomites go north-south on the Alta Vias, but you can actually go East-West too?

My family and I have hiked a section of the Alta Via 1 for the past 4 years and it is absolutely stunning, but we are ready to explore the more remote parts of the Dolomites.

During ski season I scouted some of the REALLY popular areas like Seceda and I think it would be nice to see it, but I’d really want to push past quickly.

There are oodles of non-hiker tourists and it’s a bit of a “insta-fest”.

So I’ve found this self-guided tour that lets you quickly see the popular places, but the route actually goes against the grain (east-west) and is easily booked….unlike the Alta Via 1.

TL;DR:

• These treks are not anywhere as busy at the Alta Via 1

• There is a 7 Day option

• 9 Day option

• 12 day option

• Go beyond Tre cime, Seceda and lago di braies for some serenity (they are Jam-packed) whatever you do.

Good luck in your summer trekking planning!

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• Flight search: I check all prices and routes skyscanner first. Then I use Wayaway or Booking.com or direct with the airline.

• Hotels: I book ALL my hotel nights with booking.com or airbnb. If I can book directly with the hotel over their website, phone or email i’ll skip the OTA to save the provider the fees.

• A Necessity! Sleeping in huts and planes: I've been living the high life, or should I say, the high-altitude life, for over 7 years now. I take over 2 dozen flights a year and spend my free time sleeping in crowded Dolomites mountain huts. And let me tell you, getting some shut-eye in those cozy little cabins ain't easy. But fear not, my fellow adventurers, for I have discovered the ultimate sleep hack: the Manta Sleep mask. This bad boy blocks out every speck of light and leaves no trace of those pesky sleep lines on your face, even after a night spent snuggled up with strangers in a tiny hut. Plus, you can even hook it up to your phone and play some soothing tunes or meditation apps to help you drift off into dreamland. Check it here.

• Tours and adventure activities: GetYourGuide is my go-to site for booking tours like paragliding, rafting and occasionally hikes. I also love Manawa because they have more off-the-beaten path destinations. For exclusive self-guided Hut to Hut Hiking Tours I love AlpenventuresUnguided because the owner has done each hike personally and knows how to shape a wonderful experience. And Skyhook Adventures is great for small guided group hikes.

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