The Alta Via 1 is one of the most famous multi-day walks in Europe, threading its way south for over 120km through the Dolomites - a mountainous landscape renowned for its sharp limestone pinnacles, whose northern end lies in the province of South Tyrol (which, despite being ceded to Italy after the First World War, is still predominantly German-speaking - hence the dual place names). With a plethora of accommodation options along the way - from the usual mountain huts that I've come to know and love; to farmhouses offering beds in their haylofts; to campgrounds, hotels and bed & breakfasts down in the valleys - the only challenge is securing sufficient reservations to complete the trail. Thankfully I'd managed to do just that, though admittedly it had taken some flexibility on my part, as well
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