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Alta Via 1
Dolomites, Italy
8 days · 120 km · Moderate · Jun–Sep
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The Complete Alta Via 1 Guide — 8 Days Across the Dolomites
Alta Via 1 · Italy
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Alta Via 1
8 days · 120 km · Moderate · Jun–Sep
Eight days through the heart of the Dolomites, linking spectacular passes, turquoise lakes and traditional rifugi.
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DJI Mini 4 Pro
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Compact drone I carried on Alta Via 1 — useful for trail photography when you accept the weight and battery trade-offs.
Used on: Alta Via 1 · Matka Canyon
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Katadyn BeFree
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Soft-bottle filter I carry when refills between huts or camps are limited on the trail.
Used on: Alta Via 1 · Tour du Mont Blanc
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Decathlon MT500 Air 50+10 L
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The pack I actually carried on Alta Via 1. Ventilated back panel and expandable capacity for a week of hut food and layers.
Used on: Alta Via 1
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Hi, I'm Lee
I hike long-distance trails and turn what I learn into practical guides, films and planning tools — so you can see what a route is really like before you go.
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