Also known as the “Chamois Trail” (Alta Via dei Camosci).
Distance
Currency
⚡ Quick Facts
100 km
Distance
8 days
Duration
2,378 m
Peak Height
6,200 m
Elev. Gain
T4
Grade
Hard
Effort Rating
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🟢 Trail Status
Status
Open
Hemisphere
Northern
Timezone
Europe/Rome
🗂️ Logistics
Visa
Schengen Zone
Transport
Easy
Parking
Yes
Wild Camping
Tolerated
📊 Technical Details
Distance:
100 km
Route Type:
Point-to-Point
Grade:
T4
Navigation:
Hard
Suck Factor:
Mind your step
Direction:
SOBO
Total Ascent:
6,200 m
Average distance per day:
13 km
Average ascent per day:
775 m
Max Elevation:
2,378 m
Min Elevation:
473 m
Highest Point:
Forcella Ciadin del Loudo
Lowest Point:
Longarone
Start Trailhead:
Villabassa
End Trailhead:
Longarone
SAC Trail Rating Scale
| T1 | Hiking: clear path, no exposure |
| T2 | Mountain Hiking: some uneven terrain |
| T3 | Difficult Mountain Hiking: exposed sections possible |
| T4 | Alpine Hiking: requires sure-footedness |
| T5 | Difficult Alpine Hiking: climbing experience needed |
| T6 | Very Difficult Alpine Hiking: advanced mountaineering |
| Info | Visit About > rating notes or SAC hiking difficulty ratings |
Suck Factor Scale
| A dream | Paved/hardpack (but you might reconsider after a 10-hour day) |
| Too easy | Firm dirt/gravel |
| Mind your step | Loose/uneven |
| A bit of a slog | Ongoing sapping surfaces |
| Make it stop! | A total energy sucker |
📅 Best Season
Peak
Shoulder
Off
💭 Logistics & Budget
🎒 Dirtbag
€40
per day
🧍 Average Joe
€80
per day
🎿 Flashpacker
€130
per day
Budget note:
More remote, fewer huts than AV1/2.
Wild Camping
Tolerated
Dog Friendly
No
Permit Required
No
Transport Access
Easy
Trailhead Parking
Yes
Visa
Schengen Zone
Accommodation
Emergency Bivouacs
Staffed Mountain Huts
Accommodation
Bivouacs often necessary due to hut spacing. Strictly follow bivouac rules and leave no trace.
🎶 Vibe
Remoteness:
Wilderness
Popularity:
Quiet
Social Scene:
Polite
Local Interaction:
Transactional
Tourist Overrun:
Zero
Plushness:
Basic
Trash Level:
Pristine
Avg Local Income:
€38,000.00
Cannabis:
Illegal
Alcohol:
Ubiquitous
🛟 Safety & Inclusion
Terrorism Risk
Low
Political Risk
Negligible
Solo Female Safety
Optimal
LGBTQ+ Friendliness
Welcoming
Racism Risk
Rare
Muslim Friendliness
Neutral
Jewish Friendliness
Neutral
Phone Signal
Peak Finder
Charging Interval
Every 2-3 days
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