Alta Via E6 Dolomites traverse
The quiet high route from St Lorenzen to Forni di Sopra
Alta Via E6 follows the first section of the Path of Silence from St Lorenzen to Forni di Sopra. First published in 1972, the route is presented by Globo Alpin as deliberately different from the well-known and heavily visited Dolomites trails.
The path is not always easy to identify, particularly in the southern section. Other people are rarely encountered in the Dolomiti Friulane nature park, where Globo Alpin mentions ibex, chamois, several pairs of eagles and an exceptional variety of flowers.
Although the route seldom exceeds 2,000 metres, it crosses rugged and wild rock scenery filled with pinnacles, towers and obelisk-like formations. Accommodation alternates between mountain huts and welcoming inns. The culture of the German-speaking enclaves of Ploden and Zahre is also part of the region’s character.
Duration | 7 travel days / 5 hiking days |
Start | Toblach/Dobbiaco, Italy |
Accomodation | 3 hut nights in shared rooms or dormitories, 2 inn nights in twin rooms, 1 B&B night in Sappada |
Participants | 5 to 8 participants |
Anforderung | demanding mountain hiking, level 3 of 4 |
Languages | English, German, Italian |
Booking Code | SWA0002 |
What to expect on this hiking tour
• Alta Via E6 – the first section of the Path of Silence
• Dolomites traverse from St Lorenzen to Forni di Sopra
• Remote landscapes and quiet crossings
• Dolomiti Friulane nature park
• Small group of 5 to 8 participants
This trip is operated by Globo Alpin. Sörmland Outdoor presents the offer and directs guests to the tour operator for the binding booking. Prices, dates, route and included services may change; the Globo Alpin information valid at the time of booking applies.
Why hike the Alps with Sörmland Outdoor?
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dobbiaco
On the arrival day, the group meets in Dobbiaco. From there, everyone travels together to the inn in Carinthia, where the first overnight stay is arranged.
Day 2: Hochweißsteinhaus and Rifugio Calvi
The first walking day climbs to Hochweißsteinhaus. If conditions and the programme allow, Monte Peralba at 2,694 metres may be included. The route then continues to Rifugio Calvi.
Day 3: Source of the Piave, Olbe lakes and Sappada
The day begins with a descent to the source of the Piave. Climbs to Sella Franza and Passo del Mulo follow before the route descends to the Olbe lakes and continues to Rifugio Monte Ferro. The night is spent in Sappada, where a village visit is also planned.
Day 4: Passo Elbel and Rifugio De Gasperi
The route crosses Passo Elbel to Rifugio De Gasperi. The group stays overnight at the hut.
Day 5: Casera Razzo and Casera Tragonia
From Rifugio De Gasperi, the trail passes Casera Razzo, where the lunch break is planned. It then continues towards Forcella Tragonia and the traditional Casera Tragonia, the accommodation for the night.
Day 6: Forni di Sopra and return to Dobbiaco
The final walking stage crosses Forcella Tragonia to Forni di Sopra. Afterwards, the GLOBO ALPIN bus returns the group to Dobbiaco for a final restorative hotel night.
Day 7: Departure after breakfast
The journey ends after breakfast. Individual departure takes place on Saturday.
Minimum group size
5 participants, maximum 8 participants
H3: Price per person
1395,00 €
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Who is this hiking tour for?
This trip is graded demanding mountain hiking, level 3 of 4. It is intended for experienced mountain hikers with good stamina who want to spend several consecutive days on Alpine trails.
Elevation and walking times
Elevation and walking times: approximately 800 to 1,200 vertical metres and 6 to 8 hours of walking per hiking day. The highest specifically named optional summit is Monte Peralba at 2,694 metres.
 | Detailed tour description and further information Tourdescription Alta Via EN.pdf (426.64KB) |
| Tourdescription Alta Via EN.pdf (426.64KB) |
Fitness
• Fitness for 6 to 8 hours of walking
• 800 to 1,200 vertical metres
• The general grade additionally states about 5 to 7 hours of pure walking time and 600 to 900 metres of ascent.
Technical requirements
• Demanding mountain hiking, grade 3 of 4
• Sure-footed with a head for heights, including on sloping terrain
• Typical narrow, steeper and stony mountain paths up to T3; occasional short pathless sections
• Experience above 2,000 metres in Alpine terrain; steeper downhill passages occur.
Weather, snow and trail conditions may require changes to the planned route, so every detail of the itinerary cannot be guaranteed.
What should you pack? Link here to the packing list for Alpine hut tours.
Included services
• GLOBO ALPIN mountain hiking guide
• 3 half-board nights in shared rooms or dormitories (hut)
• 2 half-board nights in twin rooms (inn)
• 1 B&B night in Sappada plus dinner
• Meeting point: arrival day at 17:00, GLOBO ALPIN office
• Pickup at Dobbiaco station for rail travellers
• All transfers from/to Dobbiaco station
• 7 travel days, 5 tour days
• Climate contribution: €5
Single rooms are not available.
Accommodation and meals
3 hut nights in shared rooms or dormitories, 2 inn nights in twin rooms, 1 B&B night in Sappada.
Simple mountain accommodation is part of the character of this hut tour. Shared rooms and dormitories offer less privacy than a hotel, but keep you in the mountains with the trail at the door.
Dates 2027
SWA0002 11th to 17th July 2027
SWA0002 19th to 25th September 2027
Meeting Point
Arrival day at 17:00, Globo Alpin office in Dobbiaco: Bahnhofstraße 3, 39034 Toblach, Italien
About the region
Alta Via E6 crosses a particularly quiet and unspoilt part of the Dolomites. Its first section runs from St Lorenzen to Forni di Sopra and enters the Dolomiti Friulane nature park. Globo Alpin notes that the route, especially in its southern part, is not always easy to identify and that other hikers are rarely encountered. Although the journey generally stays below 2,000 metres, the scenery remains rugged and wild, with numerous rock towers and pinnacles. Ibex, chamois, eagles and a rich variety of flowers are mentioned in the nature park. The German-speaking enclaves of Ploden and Zahre add a distinctive cultural element.
Downloads and further information
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