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Alta Via 6

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Northern

Distance

180

km

Elev. Gain

10,990

m

Duration

14

days

Grade

T4

Route

Point-to-Point

⚡ Quick Facts
📏
180 km
Distance
📅
14 days
Duration
⛰️
2,571 m
Peak Height
📶
T4
Grade
🧭
Point-to-Point
Route Type
↗️
10,990 m
Elev. Gain
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🟢 Trail Status
Status Open
Hemisphere Northern
Timezone Europe/Rome
🗂️ Logistics
Visa Schengen Zone
Transport Issues
Parking Yes
Wild Camping Tolerated

📊 Technical Details

Distance: 180 km
Route Type: Point-to-Point
Grade: T4
Navigation: Expert
Suck Factor: A bit of a slog
Direction: SOBO
Total Ascent: 10,990 m
Max Elevation: 2,571 m
Min Elevation: 138 m
Highest Point: Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz
Lowest Point: Vittorio Veneto
Start Trailhead: Sorgenti del Piave
End Trailhead: Vittorio Veneto

📅 Best Season

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Peak
Shoulder
Off

💭 Logistics & Budget

🎒 Dirtbag
€30
per day
🧍 Average Joe
€60
per day
🎿 Flashpacker
€100
per day
Budget note:

Called the ‘High Route of Silence’. Very remote, few services.

Wild Camping Tolerated
Dog Friendly No
Permit Required No
Transport Access Issues
Trailhead Parking Yes
Visa Schengen Zone
Accommodation
Basic Shelters Bivouacs
Accommodation

Self-sufficiency required for multiple days.

🎶 Vibe

Remoteness: Expedition
Popularity: Solitary
Social Scene: Isolationist
Local Interaction: None
Tourist Overrun: Zero (hikers/locals only)
Plushness: Primitive (shit in a hole, filter water)
Trash Level: Pristine
Avg Local Income: €38,000.00
Cannabis: Illegal
Alcohol: Ubiquitous

🛟 Safety & Inclusion

Safety Score2.9/5
Terrorism Risk Low
Political Risk Negligible
Solo Female Safety Caution
LGBTQ+ Friendliness Welcoming
Racism Risk Rare
Muslim Friendliness Neutral
Jewish Friendliness Neutral
Phone Signal Dead Zone
Charging Interval Once per week