{"id":624,"date":"2021-11-15T15:47:55","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-03-06T15:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T14:10:05","slug":"alta-via-four-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"My Epic Adventure Along Alta Via 4 In The Italian Dolomites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Alta_Via_4_in_the_Italian_Dolomites\" >The Comprehensive Guide to Alta Via 4 in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Alta_Via_4_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\" >Alta Via 4&nbsp; &#8211; An&nbsp; Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#What_are_the_best_months_to_hike_Alta_Via_4\" >What are the best months to hike Alta Via 4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#How_to_pack_for_Alta_Via_4\" >How to pack for Alta Via 4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Where_does_Alta_Via_4_start\" >Where does Alta Via 4 start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Where_does_Alta_Via_4_end\" >Where does Alta Via 4 end?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Alta_Via_4_%E2%80%93_an_interactive_map_of_the_route\" >Alta Via 4 &#8211; an interactive map of the route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Alta_Via_4_day-by-day_breakdown\" >Alta Via 4: day-by-day breakdown<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Day_1_San_Candido_to_Rifugio_Locatelli\" >Day 1: San Candido to Rifugio Locatelli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Day_2_Rifugio_Locatelli_to_Rifugio_Fonda_Savio\" >Day 2: Rifugio Locatelli to Rifugio Fonda Savio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Day_3_Rifugio_Fonda_Savio_to_Rifugio_Vandelli\" >Day 3: Rifugio Fonda Savio to Rifugio Vandelli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Day_4_Rifugio_Vandelli_to_Rifugio_San_Marco\" >Day 4: Rifugio Vandelli to Rifugio San Marco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Day_5_Rifugio_San_Marco_to_Rifugio_Antelao\" >Day 5: Rifugio San Marco to Rifugio Antelao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Day_6_Rifugio_Antelao_to_Pozzale\" >Day 6: Rifugio Antelao to Pozzale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#A_list_of_all_mountain_huts_along_Alta_Via_4\" >A list of all mountain huts along Alta Via 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Shop_my_hut-to-hut_backpacking_gear\" >Shop my hut-to-hut backpacking gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Other_backpacking_trip_ideas_in_the_Italian_Dolomites\" >Other backpacking trip ideas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#More_travel_and_hiking_resources_in_the_Dolomites\" >More travel and hiking resources in the Dolomites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">I was so mesmerized by the Dolomites that after my first season in 2018, I decided to hike all six official Alta Vias. After a year of meticulous planning, my plan finally came to fruition in the summer of 2019. If I were to pick my favourite one by far, it would be the Alta Via 4. This guide will bring you a little closer to what I have experienced along the way and help you plan your adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439230799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Alta_Via_4_in_the_Italian_Dolomites\"><\/span>The Comprehensive Guide to Alta Via 4 in the Italian Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6210\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-8.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12704561599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alta_Via_4_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\"><\/span>Alta Via 4&nbsp; &#8211; An&nbsp; Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alta Via 4&nbsp;is a&nbsp;92-kilometer (57-mile) route in the Italian Dolomites, stretching between San Candido in the North and Pozzale in the South. It can be completed in 5 to 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few via ferratas along the route which<strong> cannot be bypassed<\/strong>. It means you must pack essential equipment&nbsp;such as a helmet, harness, and a&nbsp;special via ferrata lanyard. More on that later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12704562099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_months_to_hike_Alta_Via_4\"><\/span>What are the best months to hike Alta Via 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The route is accessible from <strong>the&nbsp;third week of June until late September.<\/strong> During this time, the mountain passes are mostly clear of snow, and the mountain huts are open to tourist traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12778638299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_pack_for_Alta_Via_4\"><\/span>How to pack for Alta Via 4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule for any&nbsp;hut-to-hut treks in the Dolomites&nbsp;is to go as light as possible. Thanks to the well-equipped huts, there is no need to carry tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, or food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Alta Via 4 includes some via ferrata crossings, you must pack dedicated via ferrata gear, amongst other things.&nbsp;For your convenience, I have written&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/packing-list-hut-to-hut-treks-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a comprehensive packing list<\/a>, including links to my favourite gear and a downloadable&nbsp;checklist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12704562999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_Alta_Via_4_start\"><\/span>Where does Alta Via 4 start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AV4 starts near the Alte S\u00e4ge restaurant along the road connecting two towns: San Candido (Inninchen)\u00a0and Sesto (Sexten)\u00a0in the northern Dolomites. San Candido\u00a0can be reached via train from Venice or Milan airports. The closest international airport, however, is in Innsbruck, Austria. It&#8217;s only 2.5 hours away by train.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend staying in San Candido the night before you set off on Alta Via 4 to be as close as possible to the trailhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_Alta_Via_4_end\"><\/span>Where does Alta Via 4 end?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tiny town of Pozzale, close to Pieve di Cadore, marks the end of the route. The latter also has trains going to major city hubs in Italy or local buses if you wish to visit other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-mountain-towns-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">great little towns in the Dolomites<\/a>&nbsp;to do more hiking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-127334&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a&nbsp;hundred rental properties in San Candido<\/a>, so I am sure you will find something that suits your budget. By the way, I would appreciate it if you could use the link above to book your stay. This will help me make a small commission at no cost to you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12642713999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alta_Via_4_%E2%80%93_an_interactive_map_of_the_route\"><\/span>Alta Via 4 &#8211; an interactive map of the route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I created the map below to give you an overview of Alta Via 4. I marked all mountain huts as well as day routes and extensions. Click on the&nbsp;button in the top left corner of the map to see the different layers&nbsp;and names of the places.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While pretty accurate, this map should not be used when navigating the mountains. For that, you will&nbsp;require a proper topography map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cross Alta Via 4, purchase the TABACCO MAPS numbers 010, 03, and&nbsp;&nbsp;016. You can buy them online or in any sports, souvenir, or cigarette shop in the local towns. Even some Rifugios sell them!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1bkrr10jBb6PhZ4Kr2Qs9Sb-Ul_PyJFoL&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alta_Via_4_day-by-day_breakdown\"><\/span>Alta Via 4: day-by-day breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439289599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_San_Candido_to_Rifugio_Locatelli\"><\/span>Day 1: San Candido to Rifugio Locatelli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>14.2 km \/ 9 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>4h 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: <\/strong>1220 m \/ 4000 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>120 m \/ 394 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>105<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6239\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6239\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6236\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6236\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-3.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6234\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6234\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-6.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6235\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-5.jpg\" alt=\"Alta Via 4 Day 1\" class=\"wp-image-6235\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-5.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_1-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike starts from the Alte S\u00e4ge restaurant. The location also serves as a bus stop for local public transport&nbsp;connecting the towns of San Candido and Sesto.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there are some possible extensions to your first day on Alta Via 4, I always favour starting early and catching the first bus so you can squeeze in via ferrata in the afternoon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part of the hike to Rifugio Tre Scarperi leads mainly through the forest and rises 370 meters over 6 kilometres (ca. 1200 feet over 3.7 miles). It is not very challenging, or in other words, a great warm-up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hut can be reached in around 90 minutes. Unless you start the hike late afternoon, the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.drei-schuster-huette.com\/de\/preise-online-reservieren.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tre Scarperi refuge<\/a>&nbsp;is too close to the trailhead to justify&nbsp;an overnight stay there. It is excellent for picking up some lunch and eating it on the terrace with a great view into Campo di Dentro valley and Mount Mattina (Morgenkopf) straight ahead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch, continue your journey onward to Rifugio Locatelli. As soon as you reach the foot of Mount Mattina, the path splits and starts going up for the next couple of hours until you get your first hut, Rifugio Locatelli.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1501.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1501.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1501-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1501-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night 1: Rifugio Locatelli<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreizinnenhuette.com\/antonio-locatelli-hut.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rifugio Locatelli<\/a>&nbsp;is one of the busiest huts in the Dolomites, so showing up without a reservation is out of the question! I booked the huts a few months in advance when planning my Alta Via challenge. Booking ahead is a smart thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of this post, you will find a table with all the huts along this route, their contact information, and other helpful information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12603767199\">Extension day 1: Via ferrata Torre di Toblin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Ferrata_Torre_Di_Toblin-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6231\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Ferrata_Torre_Di_Toblin-4.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Ferrata_Torre_Di_Toblin-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Ferrata_Torre_Di_Toblin-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the first day, so you are probably still full of energy, and a 4.5-hour trek to the Locatelli hut might not be enough! I&#8217;ve got some good news for you. There are two great via ferratas starting near the hut:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-innerkofler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innerkofler<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-torre-di-toblin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Torre di Toblin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torre di Toblin is my pick, and I&#8217;ve done it twice. It was my first&nbsp;iron path ever, and almost a year later, I introduced my friend who was accompanying me on Alta Via 4 to the World of Italian via ferratas by taking her on the same route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check into your room, leave most of your stuff and head out again, this time with a much lighter load. Via ferrata Torre di Toblin can be done in around 2 hours, and it will be an excellent warm-up for the other via ferrata routes you will be tackling in the next few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439289799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Rifugio_Locatelli_to_Rifugio_Fonda_Savio\"><\/span>Day 2: Rifugio Locatelli to Rifugio Fonda Savio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>12.5 km \/ 7.8 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>4h 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: <\/strong>685 m \/ 2250 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>722 m \/ 2370 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>105, 117<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"940\" data-id=\"6245\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-4-1.jpg 627w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-4-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"940\" data-id=\"6246\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6246\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-6-1.jpg 627w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-6-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6247\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-2-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6248\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6248\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-7-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-7-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pray for good weather because today, you will have some of the best views of the trek The route continues on path no. 105 and circumnavigates to Rifugio Auronzo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We took a longer break here and stuffed our faces with freshly baked croissants and a cappuccino. It was early morning, so a cappuccino was still allowed, according to Italian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Rifugio Auronzo, the route follows path no. 117. Half an hour after leaving the hut, you will come across the Instagram-famous viewpoint overlooking the Cadini di Misurina range (see the&nbsp;4th&nbsp;photo above).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6251\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6251\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-11-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-11-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6252\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6252\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-9-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-9-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_2-9-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after,&nbsp;the path will turn into&nbsp;a via ferrata called Sentiero Bonacossa. It follows a series of ledges and ladders, and it&#8217;s a beginner-level Ferrata; however, I recommend putting your gear on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should reach Rifugio Fonda Savio 4.5 hours after leaving Rifugio Locatelli (not counting the breaks).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night 2: Rifugio Fonda Savio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fonda-savio.it\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rifugio Fonda Savio<\/a>&nbsp;is one of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-mountain-huts-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the most photogenic mountain huts in the Italian Dolomites<\/a>. I have stayed here three times and love its atmosphere and friendly staff. My only recommendation is to avoid&nbsp;booking a place in their attic. It&#8217;s dark, has a shallow ceiling, and the mattresses have seen better days.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12603766999\">Extension day 2: Via ferrata Merlone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"940\" data-id=\"6254\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6254\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-1-1.jpg 627w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-1-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"940\" data-id=\"6253\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6253\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-2-1.jpg 627w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-2-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you still have some energy left because you should not miss the chance to tackle the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-merlone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Via Ferrata Merlone<\/a>.&nbsp;It&#8217;s a 3-hour round trip from Rifugio Fonda Savio to the top&nbsp;of Cima Cadin, the culmination of the via ferrata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It encompasses 3 hours filled with exhilarating scrambling along countless ladders and jaw-dropping vistas toward the southern face of Tre Cime. Plus, it overlooks much of the route you&nbsp;followed&nbsp;earlier in the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6215\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-4.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Extension_Via_Ferrata_Merlone-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439289899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Rifugio_Fonda_Savio_to_Rifugio_Vandelli\"><\/span>Day 3: Rifugio Fonda Savio to Rifugio Vandelli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>20.25 km \/ 12.6 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>6h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: <\/strong>965 m \/ 3166 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss:  <\/strong>1371 m \/ 4500 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>117, 120, 217<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6206\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The day starts by continuing on path no. 117&nbsp; on <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-sentiero-bonacossa\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"16\">via ferrata Sentiero Bonacossa<\/a>.&nbsp;The first part of the day takes you over two passes: Forcella Diavolo and Forcella di Misurina. Some cable-protected sections are coming up and down from those passes, so it&#8217;s wise to gear up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately two hours after leaving Rifugio Fonda Savio, you will reach Rifugio Col de Varda. A chairlift runs from the hut to Lake Misurina, so the area is quite busy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6256\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6256\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-2-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6255\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6255\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-3-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_3-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will now face two options. You can take the chairlift to Misurina, then catch the bus to Passo Tre Croci, where the route continues on path no. 215 all the way to rifugio Vandelli.&nbsp;This is the famous&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lago-di-sorapiss-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trail leading to Lake Sorapiss<\/a>.&nbsp;Considering you will get to it later in the day, you can expect the trail to be crowded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I felt like taking a chairlift and then a bus was cheating, so I opted for an alternative, albeit longer, route that didn&#8217;t involve help from any transport other than my legs. This option is also a lot quieter. Isn&#8217;t peacefulness what we are after when deciding to follow a backcountry route?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Rifugio Col de Varda, you can take path no. 120, following the signs for Rifugio&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caicarpi.it\/wp\/rifugio-citta-di-carpi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citta Di Carpi.<\/a>&nbsp;By the way, this is a great refuge to stay at if you would like to break this day up or if you did the via ferrata Merlone extension early on day 3 rather than in the afternoon of day 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before reaching Rifugio Citta di Carpi, path 120 breaks away and drops down into the valley towards Rifugio Cristallo (out of operation).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross the road and&nbsp;follow path no. 217, which will take you to Rifugio Vandelli. The last 90 minutes are a steep ascent, so take a&nbsp;good break beforehand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1353.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2099\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1353.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1353-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1353-768x435.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake Sorapiss<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night 3: Rifugio Vandelli<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">A&nbsp;local Italian family runs <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rifugiovandelli.it\/english.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.rifugiovandelli.it\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Rifugio <\/span>Vandelli<\/a>. I have stayed there twice before and made friends with their lovely dog, Nutella. The location of the refuge is one of a kind. It&#8217;s only a 5-minute walk&nbsp;to the shoreline of the beautiful Lake Sorapiss, one of the iconic locations of the Dolomites!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439289999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Rifugio_Vandelli_to_Rifugio_San_Marco\"><\/span>Day 4: Rifugio Vandelli to Rifugio San Marco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>19.6 km \/ 12.2 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>7h 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: <\/strong>1185 m \/  3890 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>1310 m \/ 4300 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>243, 226<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6259\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is an authentic wilderness experience! Day 4 is undoubtedly the toughest on the whole route. Two via ferratas, part of the larger&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-giro-del-sorapiss\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giro del Sorapiss (Sorapiss circuit)<\/a>, must be tackled<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-giro-del-sorapiss\/\">.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having done the circuit the previous year, I knew what we were against. It&#8217;s a good idea to start early. I convinced my friend to get breakfast and leave with the first light. We also stocked up on some chocolate at Rifugio Vandelli to snack on. Pack extra water, too, as you won&#8217;t get another chance to fill your bottle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6257\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6257\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-1-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6258\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6258\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-2-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving early turned out to be the perfect decision. We reached our next refuge 8 hours later, just before a big storm. Others weren&#8217;t so lucky and arrived soaked to the bone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part of the day is along via ferrata Alfonso Vandelli. This is the toughest ferrata along the route, and it climbs very steeply along the western face of Croda del Fogo. The second ferrata &#8211; Sentiero Carlo Minazzio, is primarily a&nbsp;hike along ledges with occasional cable protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not fear either of them. If you could complete the ferratas on the previous days you won&#8217;t have trouble with these either. The only thing I would worry about is sticking to the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is&nbsp;marked pretty well, I occasionally second-guessed myself. Don&#8217;t hike this part of Alta Via 4 without a map or GPS. For the majority of the day, you will be following path no. 243, before it breaks off onto path no. 226.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6260\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_4-6-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night 4: Rifugio San Marco<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rifugiosanmarco.com\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rifugio San Marco<\/a>&nbsp;is an old family-run refuge with fantastic views over Mount Pelmo. Along the route, they served the best coffee and cakes, although after hiking for 8 hours, my judgment could have been a bit impaired. There is a lovely outdoor area with a shower. The water is heated with solar energy, so if you are one of the first people to arrive, you might even get lucky and have a warm shower!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439290199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Rifugio_San_Marco_to_Rifugio_Antelao\"><\/span>Day 5: Rifugio San Marco to Rifugio Antelao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>17.5 km \/ 10.9 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking Time: <\/strong>6h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: <\/strong>1230 m \/ 4035 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>1260 m \/ 4134 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>227, 250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6202\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you will be hiking and scrambling on the slopes of Mount Antelao, the second-highest mountain in the Dolomites! Although slightly more straightforward than the previous day, this day is still quite demanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day starts with a gentle hike to the Forcella Picolla (Picolla saddle), then drops to Rifugio Galassi. The hut is only 45 minutes away from Rifugio San Marco and makes for a great overnight alternative if the latter is booked out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"940\" data-id=\"6199\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6199\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-2.jpg 627w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"940\" data-id=\"6263\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6263\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-8.jpg 627w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-8-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Rifugio Galassi, the route climbs steeply and then turns into a via ferrata, which leads to Forcella del Ghiacciaio. Unlike the previous day, there aren&#8217;t many other people hiking on this route, so you are up for a great backcountry experience!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;Forcella del Ghiacciaio, the path descends to the Antelao valley before climbing again to Forcella Piria. From here, it&#8217;s smooth sailing to the last hut on Alta Via 4\u2014rifugio Antelao.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6268\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6268\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-5-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-5-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6267\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6267\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-6-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_5-6-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night 5: Rifugio Antelao<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rifugio Antelao was the only hut that didn&#8217;t make a lasting impression on me&nbsp;apart from one fact. When we stayed there, they were very short on running water, and we couldn&#8217;t flush the toilets after peeing.&nbsp;I know it&#8217;s a strange thing to remember, but considering how scarce the water can be in the Dolomites, this wasn&#8217;t unusual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439290099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Rifugio_Antelao_to_Pozzale\"><\/span>Day 6: Rifugio Antelao to Pozzale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>8 km \/ 5 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>2h <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>730 m \/ 2395 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path number: <\/strong>250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6264\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-1-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The last day is an easy 2 hour downhill hike to the village of Pozzale along path no. 250. Most importantly, you will walk through the forest along an old military road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few viewpoints along the way looking over Pieve di Cadore. Once you reach Pozzale, you can take&nbsp;a local bus to Pieve di Cadore. From here, you can catch a train to Venice or take a local bus to <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cortina-dampezzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22987\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/a>, where you can continue exploring the Dolomites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6266\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6266\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-2-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"6265\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6265\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-3-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alta_Via_4_Day_6-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12649257699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_list_of_all_mountain_huts_along_Alta_Via_4\"><\/span>A list of all mountain huts along Alta Via 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1723.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2483\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1723.jpg 940w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1723-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1723-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to hike Alta Via 4, this list of all mountain huts along the route will be convenient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your first time staying in an Italian refuge, check out my other article about <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-huts-in-the-dolomites-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">everything you need to know before staying in a mountain hut in the Dolomites<\/a>. It includes information about Alpine Club memberships, how to make reservations,\u00a0the meaning of &#8216;half-board&#8217;,\u00a0and much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mountain hut<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>How to book<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance From The Last Hut<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CAI Member<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Showers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Credit\/Debit cards accepted<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tre Scarperi<\/td><td>Through website<\/td><td>6km\/3.7mi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Locatelli<\/td><td>Through website<\/td><td>8.2km\/5.1mi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>&nbsp;No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Auronzo<\/td><td>E-mail&nbsp; info@rifugioauronzo.it<\/td><td>5.1km\/3.2mi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><td><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fonda Savio<\/td><td>E-mail&nbsp;florian.poernbacher@rolmail.net<\/td><td>7.4km\/4.6mi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citta Di Carpi<\/td><td>E-mail rifugiocarpi@libero.it<\/td><td>8.8km\/5.5mi (2km off the track)<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>&nbsp;No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vandelli<\/td><td>E-mail rifugiovandelli@libero.it<\/td><td>20.25km\/12.6mi from Fonda Savio; 15.5km\/9.6mi from Citta di Carpi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>&nbsp;No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>San Marco<\/td><td>E-mail info@rifugiosanmarco.com<\/td><td>19.6km\/12.2mi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><td>Yes (Outdoor)<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Galassi<\/td><td>Booking form on the website<\/td><td>3.7km\/2.3mi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antelao&nbsp;<\/td><td>E-mail liviozanardo2410@gmail.com<\/td><td>13.8km\/8.6mi<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_my_hut-to-hut_backpacking_gear\"><\/span>Shop my hut-to-hut backpacking gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/600_600_90\/502-6161-0211\/osprey-womens-eja-38-wanderrucksack.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osprey 30+ Litre Backpack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>30-40 litre backpack should be more than enough to pack everything you need for a hut-to-hut trip in the Dolomites with plenty of room for water and snacks. If you can&#8217;t fit in, it means you are overpacking. I am a huge fan of Osprey backpacks and currently own the Eja 38-litre. Osprey has plenty of options in this storage volume range to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y6tEq8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y6tEq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Osprey Amazon Store<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/B0Pa94\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/B0Pa94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/1500_1500_90\/515-0001-0211\/cocoon-mummyliner-silk-economy-line-travel-sleeping-bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:362px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeping Bag Liner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleeping bag liners are required for hut stays. 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