Hiking 120km Across the Dolomites on the Alta Via 1 trail - 4K

[@FromAtoVi]

Very nice video man! Like the voiceover as well, makes it more personal! :)

[@luboyanev]

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Cyrus1932]

I really liked the pace and tone of the video. Perfect balance of commentary, story and views.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! A new interesting hiking video is in the works too, hopefully should be out within a month

[@tomkriegerstudio9311]

I don't want to know how many times you walked back and forth for the shots. Absolutely high quality work here. Bellisimo

[@luboyanev]

Hehe Grazie! And yes, efinitely a little bit of extra walking, but with such beautiful mountains, it's worth the effort :)

[@Stauffenberg359]

@@luboyanev What kind of tent you have here. I see its should be extra light?

[@luboyanev]

@@Stauffenberg359 I was carrying a DCF tarp by zpacks, yes super light and minimal :) Maybe too minimal for the conditions or my skills at that time :D

[@hiker_heather]

Beautiful! Amazing video! ⛰️❤️🐐

[@luboyanev]

Thank you Heather! Happy hiking!

[@AustinSchrock]

Hello, I stumbled on your content a little bit ago and wanted to let you know that I respect the work you put into this video. Keep it up, you have some serious potential. To many people give up right before greatness, so keep pushing, you're doing awesome

[@luboyanev]

I really appreciate your comment, it took me a while to respond, but I was in the middle of working on another film where the amount of work can seem overwhelming and your comment helped me to keep putting in the work. So thank you for that!

[@GreenSaxon]

@@luboyanev I second the sentiment. I've watched a few hiking films and yours are my favourite as they are so well filmed and put together and you let the hike do a lot of the talking!

[@luboyanev]

@@GreenSaxon Thank you for your appreciation as well!

[@joaoveganvisirlbo5320]

JUST THE BEST!!!... :-D And even got me some of Lyubo's 'pixeled-skinny-dipping' classic!... WOOHOOW!! My Xmas has been saved! HAHAHA! :-D Truly amazing film, my dear bulgarian friend! Not only the monumental natural scenary does so, but you as well burst out of the screen as the most inspiring, authentic human being!... Looking forward to next chapters! I'll be out tonight walking 22km+ in Copenhagen - thanks to you and this film!

[@luboyanev]

Heheh, big thank you Joao for your lively comment And I'm glad you enjoyed the film to the fullest :) Happy walk tonight back in CPH!

[@upndown-traveling]

WoW! Amazing! Nice place, You've collected some beautiful impressions here 👍😊. we wish you a nice day! Best wishes Up'n'Down-Traveling

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad I could take you along the journey through this video 🙌🙂

[@tritzispoosa]

Thank you for sharing your rugged and glorious hike through the dolomiti. GRAZIE MILA

[@luboyanev]

Prego :) My pleasure, and Thank you for watching!! :)

[@AustenSummers]

Lyubo uploaded. Time to stop everything, get some food, and watch the adventure 😎

[@luboyanev]

Hehe love it! 🙌🍝🙂

[@Tamu0421]

Thank you for sharing your experience and the beautiful story telling.

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure, Thank you!

[@elsallab1]

🙏Thanks for sharing my friend!🙏

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure!

[@DenysMamaYOLO]

It was a very nice trip, I hope to repeat it or to something like that ! good luck and keep it up!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much, I hope you got the chance to do a nice backpacking trip this past summer..

[@TheSilentHiker]

I really waited for another video from you! Perfect! And congrats to 1K subscribers! 🎉

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Now that this is video is finished I can start editing another hiking video.. hopefully should be done by March 🙂

[@agora8398]

The way you film and tell the story is incredible. I hope to one day film my walks this way. Congratulations.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad I could inspire your creativity! :) Just like hiking, the editing process can be both fun and also could sometimes present its challenges. Have a good time hiking and creating!

[@silviapribilovska]

This film is inspiring and amazing. Thank you for sharing this adventure and these breathtaking views. That hike looks awesome! May the good energy be with you wherever you wander 💚!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for your kind comment Silvia! Have an adventure filled winter as well! :)

[@giovannibagnoli9888]

I did this hiking Alta Via N. 1 some years ago in the opposite direction. I think this video is one of the best videos on Alta Via delle Dolomiti. Beautiful shots of the mountains and of yourself. My compliments!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for the kind words! I indeed hiked the Alta Via 1 in the opposite direction from the majority of the people that hike that trail. My original plan was to make like a loop hiking the Alta Via 1 going north and then to hike the Alta Via 2 going south, but in the end I only hiked the AV1. Maybe one day in the future the AV2. Happy hiking!

[@harryjamesroth]

Loving your stuff mate!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment!

[@LucaPetraliaPhotography]

Well done man, very enjoyable film

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! New one is also in the making, stay tuned :)

[@malu221]

I love your story telling

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646]

Amazing scenery! Thank you.

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure!

[@msrjorge1805]

Bellísimo 💕

[@luboyanev]

Gracie!! :)

[@thuthiehiker]

Beautiful video.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

[@casperkulhydrat6599]

Super nice Lyubo!! Så flot video!

[@luboyanev]

Mange tak Casper! 🙌

[@ervinslens]

Some amazing landscapes, thx man and stay safe.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, incredible landscape indeed. Happy hiking!

[@ervinslens]

@@luboyanev thx man

[@GreenSaxon]

Wow! My new dream hike. Great films Mr Yanev.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I hope you get the chance to hike there in the near future!

[@manxxique]

Wow ! That is soo great !

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! The amazing dolomites!

[@estebana.miralles3619]

Wonderful video. I enjoy it very much. Great shots! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure.

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@euanupton6100]

Damn that looks amazing! This video has convinced me to hike here

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I hope you will get the chance to experience the dolomites as well!

[@euanupton6100]

I actually just got back from completing Alta via 1! Best experience of my life 😁

[@luboyanev]

@@euanupton6100 Oh wow! I am glad you actually did it, and that it was a positive experience!!

[@PMan-fn7vc]

Very nice video. I also watched your video of your hike in the Bulgarian mountains. Really nice. I hope you are going to show us more places Alta Via 2 , Pyrenees, Alta Via Aosta or even Peaks of the Balkans :-D maybe you are preparing a video already of your last trip ?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you for the support! And yes, I recently just released a new video, but I have also considered doing Peaks of the Balkans, and I have a few other that are high on my list, but let's see :) Cheers!

[@raianspeirs5916]

very cool to see what you’ve gotten yourself into since miami. i recognize that yellow air mattress and the cold soak. great vid brother!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! And great eye for details :) I did switch to the short inflatable neoair xlite, but still not sure if I'm sold on it.. And the cold soaking was actually quite ok :) Cheers!

[@Iron-Outdoor]

great journey, thanks for sharing!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for watching!

[@PESTFUNKEY]

U seems to be very cool guy, thank you for the video it is very helpfully.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! And you're welcome!

[@swisshikerontour]

Auch wenn deine Reise schon etwas her ist, kann ich es mir nicht nehmen lassen auf deinem Video zu kommentieren. Wahnsinns Tour. Wirklich, grosses Kino!😊 hatte schon Angst, dass du die Wanderung abbrechen musstest, weil es dir nicht gut ging. Wasser immer filtern, egal wie sauber es erscheint. Toll, ging es dir dann besser und konntest deine Reise weiter machen.👍🤠

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for your comment, google translate helped me understand :) And yes definitely a bad place to fill up on water without filtering... 😄 Happy hiking!

[@Maryann_world]

Amazing! 😍Next time I travel to Dolomites i want to hike this route 🙏🏽🙌

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! It's both a great hike and a cultural experience, I hope you get the chance to experience the dolomites 🏔️🙂

[@alpineadventures7759]

I love the video. Congratulations from fellow av1 hikers 😍

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am glad it was enjoyable! Cheers!

[@pfrolov1]

Always watching! Nice format! Keep going Lyubo!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you Paul, one new video will be in the works but it will take at least a few months.. :) Happy holidays! 🙌

[@benjaminjacobsen5686]

Well done Lyubo i really enjoyed the adventure and "Epic wiews" thank you for sharing keep it up 💪

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@benjaminjacobsen5686]

@@luboyanev my pleasure. I got hooked immediately and watched a few more. Great work 💪.. and dope snowboarding skills btw. 👌

[@luboyanev]

@@benjaminjacobsen5686 Hehe, Thanks a lot Benjamin! Cheers!

[@MinackerMovies]

Hi Lyubo. Love your videos. I see this is an older one now, but as others it's well thought out with good framing and editing and unobtrusive music. I know how long the editing takes when you are back at home! May I ask your source of music and what you use for filming? Enjoy your next adventure!

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you for the support and sorry for the late reply. For music I used to use Arlist, but for the last few films I have been mostly using Epidemic Sound, and regarding camera I have been using the Sony A7SIII, and in the past I had used the mark II version of the same camera, and for lenses I usually use an 18mm f2.8 by Samyang and a Sony 28-60mm. I have found these to give a good broad coverage while also being as light as possible. And as a mic I have the Rode video micro, but I have noticed that when it's windy even with the deadcat it isn't blocking the wind sound so well.. Hope that helps and happy hiking!

[@krumpopov9432]

Great again, all you filming is so inspiring and will stands for long, well done bro, well done again .. BTW You know eating pasta with bread in Italy is illegal :) hahaha .

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, Thank you! Yes, Italians and their pasta 🍝 But when we are hungry we have to do it the Bulgarian way 😄🍻

[@krumpopov9432]

@@luboyanev You right:) When u hungry Bulgarian way is the only way :)) " to have" only BG can catch the meaning of this english.. hahah

[@luboyanev]

@@krumpopov9432 hehe 😝 Cheers! 🍻

[@Optidorf]

Great video, makes it very compelling to hike the Alta Via I. I must say you're quite fast to do this in six days. My planning this summer will be eight days starting from Lago di Braies. You're also packed quite light. In my previous trekkings I carried a backpack of 18 to 20 kilos. I don't know what the weight was of your backpack, but it seems considerably less.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! You are right, this was the first hike I did transitioning to a frameless backpack, and having a lighter load. (There is a link with all the gear with how much it weighs in the description) Over the years with every hike, I have been continually trying to see what works, what is truly necessary, and what items I could do without. So I think the lighter backpack definitely helped with hiking for longer without feeling so tired on the Alta Via 1. I was actually done already by 11am on the last day :) If you could manage to bring your pack weight down while still being comfortable (or if you are even more committed you could also create a lighterpack link where you weigh every item that you carry and post it on reddit/r/ultralight, where others can give tips on what could be changed) it could improve the general walking experience. But overall I think you will be able to hike it without much issues in 8 days (weather permitting). If you are staying in huts everyday, you probably won't have to carry a tent and sleeping pad, and also much less food, so the pack should already be quite lighter. Hope you have a great experience out there!

[@jjones3447]

Mate i LOVE your videos. Of all hikes you did what would you recon to be the best?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much!! So many great experiences to choose from, but my top 3 would probably be the John Muir Trail, the E4 in Bulgaria, and the one I just released from the Wind River Range in Wyoming. I would totally re-hike any of those 3. Happy hiking!

[@Camino_Fans-1525.]

Magnificent hiking,thanks a lot, Lyubo! Would you mind tell me which brand your pillow is? Thanks!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I think on that trip I was using a pillow from Exped, then I switched to the BigSky dreamsleeper, but I had some issues with it deflating and the pillow unglueing near the valve to the point where it can not be patched.. so for my next hiking trip, I would probably go back to the Exped again.. They can be a personal thing with adjusting to the comfort, there are also bigger but heavier pillows.. Best of luck and happy hiking!

[@Camino_Fans-1525.]

@@luboyanev Thanks a lot for your reply, I will try them and find which one is better for me…..

[@luboyanev]

​@@Camino_Fans-1525.You're welcome, it can definitely take some trial and error.. best of luck!

[@petermiklos3245]

amazing video my friend :)

[@luboyanev]

Thank you!

[@lipejdc]

Really amazing video! What is the music at the end of the video? Bulgarian folk music? May I ask how much did you pay to stay in the rifugios?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! The songs I used it this hiking film are all from a website called Artlist.io, and since recently I started using Epidemic Sound. In the hiking film from Bulgaria, it was the actual voice of my grandmother :) And for staying in the huts back in 2021, it was around 30 and 80euros a night depending on the location of the hut, and if it came with breakfast and dinner. Happy hiking!!

[@kaladinstormblessed1055]

Epic video as always! In your opinion, is the alta via harder than the gr20?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you! I would say the GR20 is significantly harder. I guess if I had done the GR20 a little slower and during the hiking season where all the huts are open, the GR20 might have been easier.. But both are very doable, and very very beautiful. If I had to choose one over the other, I think I would choose the GR20.

[@nielsmetger3758]

Hi, thank you for the excellent video. Just one question: what were you eating that tasted better than expected? Cold ramen? Can you recommend a specific brand/product? All the best!

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you for watching! And yeah, that "delicios" recipe was one of the first few times of me doing cold soaking, and while I had imagine it would be bland, with the addition of spices, nuts, coconut flakes, dried veggies, TVP and ketchup, it was tasting OK :) And regarding brand, it was just a regular ramen from the store that I don't remember the brand name. Generally I'm not that big of an expert with me hiking meals, but they do the job :)

[@clay1900]

Despite this being 2 years ago, amazing video. What did you use to plan the hike in alta via 1? do you have the GPS trail by anychance?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, thank you!! For planning the hike I primarily used the blog post from thehikinglife, and I also had the book from Cicerone about the Alta Via trails, and I also had an offline map with the gpx track on my phone. Pretty much for every hike that I do, I make sure I have the gpx track for it. Happy hiking!

[@ilianbojanov2957]

Чудесно видео. Как стои въпроса с нощуването на палатка, разрешено ли е?

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря! Ами доколкото разбрах ако се опъне палатката по залез и се прибере по изгрев е ок, но може би също направете ваше проучване. На мен блог пост от сайта thehikinglife . com ми помогна с планирането на този поход.

[@miker6578]

question: is that backpack the only luggage you brought with you on your trip, or did you have another bag that you stored somewhere while you hiked?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, that was actually the only luggage I carried. Note that gas canisters are not allowed. In the past when I used to carry a larger backpack with more heavy gear I have had a duffel bag where I would put the backpack in and store the empty duffel in a hostel or helpful couch surfers while I was out and hiking.

[@LorDDemoniC]

Поредния чудесен преход , поредния перфектно заснет филм с много стил , лек и толкова приятен за гледане... Време ти е за Ком-Емине филм :)

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря Иво, радвам се че се наслади на видеото! А иначе Е4 повече ме привличаше от Ком-Емине. Бих искал и него да го преходя един ден, но може би без да го снимам че е доста дълъг :) Поздрави!

[@cbingham40]

Good video my friend. We are looking into doing this but we live in California so it’s a big thing to get there and just want to research it it see if it’s worth it

[@luboyanev]

So many incredible places in the Alps, I can see how it can be tough to choose :) Happy planning and happy trip!

[@Spottydog2008]

Awesome video Lyubo. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm hoping to hike it next September. Packlist now includes Katadyn water filter and good head torch :-)

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! September should be perfect, less people, less afternoon thunder storms and easier to find places in the huts (though still if staying in the huts, it might be a good idea to book a place for the weekend). And btw. my mistake was filling up the water at that water source between Vazzoler and Forzelette on side trail that was closed off with a barrier that I drank the questionable water. Later I saw that there was a big farm higher up with a lot of cows and sheep. The rest of the water sources on the trail that I encountered, especially higher up the mountain were with clean fresh mountain water. But still a good idea to have a water filter just in case. And head torch is a must for the tunnel :)

[@Spottydog2008]

@@luboyanev Tunnel sounds awesome! Yeah - s*it flows downhill :-)

[@luboyanev]

@@Spottydog2008 haha true! 😄 Happy hiking!

[@TamaEnergy]

How did you organise this? I'd love to do it without a group tour!

[@luboyanev]

Hey, from what I remember, I saw a few blog posts about the hike online (especially the ones from thehikinglife), I got the guide book, and I joined a few facebook groups about the hike. The I planned the travel days and got an offline map and gpx file of the trail, figured out how much food I would need, and went for it. Many people would also typically book a bed in the huts, but I managed to hike without any bookings in advance.

[@kelvinli3496]

Amazing video! I'm planning on hiking the Alta Via 1 next month! I'm curious if there's any difficulty as you hiked the trail from south to north (which is opposite to what people usually do I think?) Thanks in advance!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! And yes, I chose to hike the AV1 in the opposite direction as my plan was to hike both the AV1 and AV2 and almost make a loop, for an easy access to and from Venice airport. At the end I only hiked the AV1, but the transportation back was not complicated. One difference in hiking in opposite direction as I did, is that the trail starts with bigger climb, but it was not an issue for me. Happy hiking in the Dolomites!

[@kelvinli3496]

@@luboyanev Wow that's a quick response! Thanks for the info!

[@Одрискоцарство]

Батееее, колко време чаках нов преход, с нетърпение ще гледам

[@luboyanev]

Хехе, благодаря и приятно гледане! След няколко месеца се надявам да съм готов и с един друг интересен преход от октомври месец.. 🏔️

[@TexoIR]

How many days u was walking there ?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, It took me about 5 and half days of walking, I finished at around 11am on the 6th day, but I think it takes longer for most people that hike the AV1. Happy hiking!

[@drbenirusani]

Very inspiring! Btw, how did you make this brilliant video? Did you travel with a cameraman, or did you set up the camera before walking across it?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you very much! And all filmed by myself. I carry a small tripod and for many of the shots I would set up the camera on the ground or rocks or any other place around using the tripod :)

[@marias.2078]

How many days did you passed in the mountains? And how much manu did you spend? I want to go too!!!!

[@luboyanev]

Hey, I hiked this trail in about 5 and a half days. Usually people would hike it in 8 to 10 days. And one can easily spend about 40-70euro a day for sleeping and food. If you carry most of your food and shelter it could be done for cheaper.

[@kathfern]

this was so wonderful! Did you hike in beginning, middle or late August?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I hiked from August 5th to August 10th. Happy hiking!

[@mdgamer7858]

Incredible video! Im probably going to hike it this summer towards september. One question, do you think it doable without staying in rifugi and only using a tent?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, so the trail passes through national parks in the stages 1-4, 9, 10, and 11 where camping is not allowed, but people have definitely hiked the trail without staying in the huts. Some huts may allow you to set up camp near them. There is a good blog post on the trail with useful information on thehikinglife .com. You may also consider getting the guidebook. Happy hiking and enjoy the Alta Via 1!!

[@lor8630]

Hi Lyubo, very nice video! I’m thinking of doing the route as well from south to north, hoping it’ll be a bit quieter. Was it easy to find the route this way, does it make a difference? Thanks Lynn

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I didn't have any trouble with route finding. I did have an offline map and a GPX file of the route on my phone that I could double check if I was ever in doubt (for example at a trail junction). On my phone I also had photos of the cicerone guidebook (though it was slightly tricky as it is described from north to south, but not a big problem). And regarding people, yes I think you'll definitely have less people going south to north. I don't think I saw a single person hiking from south to north, but you'll see most of the hikers going north to south. If I have to guess I typically saw about 5-20ish AV1 hikers a day, and many day hikers especially on the weekends near some of the hotspots like Coldai, Citta di Fume, Lagazuoi, Fanes/Pederu. But often time as soon as you're a few kilometers/miles from the trailheads, the trail becomes a lot more quiet again. I hope that helps. Happy hiking!

[@katherinedragieva]

We want more videos. ❤

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you, there should be a new hiking film from a trip to Norway coming in a few months, stay tuned :)

[@brandonmoffitt4627]

What camera did you shoot this on?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, I used the Sony A7s III, you can see the full gear list in the description of the video. Cheers

[@bauli8443]

Nice video mate, how much money did you spend for sleeping in that houses?

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! And for sleeping, I only stayed in 3 huts and it was varied, about 30-40 euros without food and 70-80 with food, 15euro for the campground in Palafavera. In some of the places (I think in Rif. Col Gallina - before Lagazuoi), the only option was to book bed with dinner and breakfast, while others had the option to only book the bed, or bed and dinner..

[@Stauffenberg359]

Hi.Can i hike the Dolomites in early June?

[@luboyanev]

Hey, it can be done, but depending on where you might have to go across some snow sections. It would be a good idea to check on satelite imagery or the webcams of huts or ski resorts to see how the conditions are. Happy hiking!

[@Maryann_world]

🙌🙌🙌

[@luboyanev]

🙌🙏

[@MimiPet]

Чудесна разходка! Италианските планини не са шега работа, но тази все пак е била не от най-тежките такива. 😉

[@luboyanev]

Да, с изобилието от хижи този поход е достъпен за нови планинари. Планът ми беше да направя след него и Алта Виа 2, който включва няколко участъка с Виа ферата, но това ще остане за някой друг път... Поздрави!

[@DanielLimaFilmes]

Great video!! 👍 subscribed! 🔔

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel. A new interesting hiking video is also in the works :)

[@vlad5i]

what's the last songs name?

[@luboyanev]

The very last song (from the credits) is called Sulla panchina by Bottega baltazar. And the song at the end of the final day is called Far by The Hunts. Both songs are from Arlist.io, but I saw that the song from The Hunts is also on youtube. Cheers!

[@dreambig2609]

Хей Любо,преди време ми отвори очите за gr10 12 за това лято,я кажи от къде точиш информация за пътеката? Мисля и аз да се разходя натам,но не знам кой месец е най добре. Ако споделиш пт къде четеш имформация ще съм благодарна! Светъл празник ти пожелавам и се надявам скоро да ми пишеш! Поздрави

[@luboyanev]

Здрасти! Аз правих миналата година GR20 на остров Корсика за 9дни (180км). A GR10 и GR11 са на Пиренеите и е доста по дълъг преход (над 800км). За gr10 и 11, нямам много информация, но мисля че има книга пътеводител за тях. А за gr20 иначе също има пътеводител, който го ползвах (на издателство Cicerone). А също има и много добър блог thehikinglife на един много добър планинар където има кратки и добри описания на много походи. Работя иначе и по видео от похода на Корсика и се надявам до няколко седмици да е готово. Надявам се информацията да е от полза. Весели празници!

[@dreambig2609]

@@luboyanev ооо нямам търпение да го видя! Многоо ти благодаря! Дано един ден се засечем дали по Бг планини или другаде! Поздрави Габи

[@luboyanev]

@@dreambig2609 Да, аз съм по Бг сега но скоро заминавам пак. Може да последваш в Инстаграм @bubo_yanev къде се подвизавам :) Поздрави

[@noongar1234]

I thought camping was banned in the Dolomites??

[@luboyanev]

Yes. In the Alps they differentiate between camping and bivouacing. Camping meaning to stay at the same place for multiple nights, and bivouac camping - setting up camp at night and leaving early in the morning. In the National parks in the Dolomites multiday camping is not allowed, and bivouacing may be allowed at designated places near the huts. Outside the national parks bivouacing is ok, but still have to follow leave not trace principles and other rules that they might have in the area. The Alta Via 1 trail passes through national parks in stages 1 to 4, as well as 9, 10 and 11. The location where I camped was on stage 7. I hope that information is useful, feel free to do a further research if you plan on visiting the area, both the guidebook and online resources would have good practical advice. Best of luck

[@kazzicup]

It might be more fun to do these hikes through the Dolomites with a female hiking partner.

[@luboyanev]

Hey, you may be right. I do enjoy hiking with other people, just it's not always easy to find other people to join me on these adventures.

[@gm_000]

Need to write that is forbidden to wild-camp on most part of the dolomites.

[@Breadman-k6d]

Bruh why in the world would you bring a BeFree with a super fast flow rate if you are not going to filter the water anyway? Cringed so hard xD

[@luboyanev]

Hahah good point! Before that encounter I think I didn't filter a single time on this trail and I mostly used my other plastic bottle, so I just used the befree as a water container that night and didn't even think about filtering.. lesson learned... water below cow pastures - not fun..

[@graemehindshaw4221]

Question on the campsite at Pala Favera. Did you just turn up or did you have to book in advance? How much was a pitch? Is there a supermarket or restaurant there? If there's anything you can remmeber please say. I'm planning on this as one of the tent stops for my AV1 rip in 23 (SOBO)

[@luboyanev]

Hey, I may be responding too late, but I just showed up and there was only 1 camp spot left. It was a weekend, so the hut was fully booked (and quite overpriced) and the campsite was pretty full too. I think it was around 15euro for a pitch back in 2021. And there was a little mini market and a restaurant nearby. Happy hiking!