Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume landscape

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Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume

~3 days · 19.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance19.9 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain8,376 ft
Gain / mile421 ft
High point8,458 ft
Difficulty index36/100

What the Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume is known for

Stages 3–5 of Alta Via 1 is an official 34 km point-to-point section from Rifugio Fanes trail junction (OSM node 289573482) to Rifugio Città di Fiume trail junction (OSM node 452527819).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 21,194 ft to 27,405 ft over 19.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 9.9 mi · 50%
  • Downhill 8.4 mi · 43%
  • Flat 1.4 mi · 7%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume?

36 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume scores 36/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume take?

Most backpackers hike the Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 19.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume?

The Alta Via 1 — Stages 3–5: Rifugio Fanes to Rifugio Città di Fiume climbs roughly 8,376 ft total — about 421 ft per mile, topping out near 8,458 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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