Due to the Alta Via 1 Dolomites trail passing through three natural parks, it is forbidden to wild camp / bivouac (as clearly stated in their laws and regulations). However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still camp along the trail.
There are several campgrounds located on/near the border of the three natural parks that cover the AV1 trail. These campgrounds typically have great services, including power, hot showers, toilets, laundry facilities, shop or restaurant. However, depending on your desired daily hiking stats, it may not be possible to reach a campground for every night of your hike. Therefore staying in a refuge is a great option for those nights it is not possible to camp.
SAMPLE ITINERARY: 6 DAY CAMPING ONLY
Average daily hiking stats:
Distance: 16km / 10mi
Elevation gain: 885m / 2,900ft
Time (wanderer pace): 6 hours 20 mins, not including breaks
Route: Lago di Braies > Listolade
Accommodation: Campgrounds
SAMPLE ITINERARY: 9 DAY CAMPING + Huts
Average daily hiking stats:
Distance: 14 km / 8.5 mi
Elevation gain: 850 m / 2,800 ft
Time (wanderer speed): 5.5 hours, not including breaks
Accommodation: 5 x campgrounds, 3 x mountain huts (rifugios)
Route: Combination of main trail, alternate trails and connecting trails to campgrounds
For those interesting in reading the laws that governs the natural parks along the AV1 trail, you can read below. We have also been in touch with them to confirm these regulations.
