Did this in August right after the Verslunarmannahelgi celebration (a huge party in Reykjavik). Very fun time to go, and I swear it was less busy on the trails than usual!
Hi, This just came up on my feed.. superb video! not quite exact but very close to the route we followed 2-3 weeks ago! We were incredibly lucky and the only rain we had were a couple of mountain storms late in the day when we’d finished for the day! Rest of the time it was pristine cloudless and stunning! The combination of incredible dramatic scenery and cameraderie from fellow hikers made for a fantastic experience and missing it already!
So delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time with amazing weather! What did you think about the north to south route, vs. the notion of going the opposite way?
@@simonlewis8507 Totally didn't think of that. Fair call! I'm the sort that prefers going up a steep slope vs. down. The descent to Fontana was the worst for me!
Hello, First of all awesome video! After reading the additional tips, I would like to ask you about the bus you took back to Reykjavik. I bought a ticket for one of the bus companies on Iceland from Skogar to Reykjavik (Trex if I am correctly) but this bus only leaves at 10.15 in the morning with a 5 hour stop at Hvolsvollur. Could you tell me which bus you took etc. I would appreciate it. Thank you!
I know this will be tough to answer, but which did you like better…..This hike or Walkers Haute Route? We did the TMB last year and have both these hikes on the list to do.
I honestly liked the Alta Via 1 more. Much more dramatic scenery, the life at the rifugios was more fun, and the routes were not as much of a grind. But I do recommend both!
Great video! Crisp and clear and thank you very much for letting the picture talk instead of yourself talking into the camera! Clearly outstanding vs. many other much longer videos with less content!
Yes. While a little intimidating, it's both doable walking over or along the side. Just don't overthink it (I liked going over, and I have a phobia of falling). If it's wet/raining, see if you can do it with a partner or a group. Look up videos of people crossing it, and you'll see that it's not terrible.
Booked all of them separately! I recommend figuring out your options for days 1 and 2, and then you figure out what the rest of your trip would look like. Then send in your reservation requests, and based on what you get, reserve the rest. A little tricky, but once I had my options lined up, I reserved everything in two days. Good luck!
Nice video. I won't be able to do this one this year, but I'm aiming for summer 2025 for the WHR. Nobody else mentioned alternatives for the Europahütte, so thank you for offering a few backup ideas.
People have, but I think you miss out on the fun of the huts/hotels. Mt. Fort, Moiry, Europahutte were all incredible, Arolla had the best food, and it's where you meet so many people, which I think makes the trip far more memorable. So go tent free!
You said on day you hiked from Chamonix to Trient, 14 miles - according to my guidebook the distance is closer to 17 miles. Did you take a shorter route?
Hey, remember me? 🙂 Since hiking the AV1 last summer, I've been reliving the experience through videos from other hikers. What a pleasure it was to have one pop up from someone I had actually met on the trail; my daughter and I even make a cameo at 3:14 (me feeding my face, appropriately)! Very well done--great camerawork, and nice music. It was nice meeting you both; hope to see you again sometime.
@@johnsonism Haha, I'll leave that one to you guys. I loved AV1, but it was about my limit in terms of exposure. I'll watch your future video though. 😀
extraordinary! thank you for sharing this amazing journey. Good luck with your adventures and your channel, I know how much effort you must be putting in, subscribed ✌🏻
We are on the average side : ) I think the only day that was uncomfortable was Rifugio Carestiato to Rifugio Fontana. I would recommend staying at Rifugio Pramperet and end on a longer day so that the legs were fresh for the final big climb (and the weather is less of an issue in the morning). Plus, you get a shot at an amazing sunrise. Otherwise, the elevation was very reasonable and the track made for easy walking 90% or more of the time. Good luck!
Yup! I think there are three passes where buses come through: Passo Falzarego (beneath Lagazuoi), Passo Gau, and Passo Duran. If I had no choice but to skip a section, it would be the final part after Passo Duran, but that's still a beautiful hike.
Hey, amazing video. Just in time for my preparations for next year and AV1. Could you share your experience in all the places you stayed? And also, could you share the any more details of the route you take? Like elevation gain each day and etc. I know it is a big ask. Just trying to do similar timing 7 days. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Quick rundown of the huts: - Fodara: So nice. Luxury. Good as a hotel. - Gallina: Lovely. Double room. Handy place to stay if Lagazuoi is booked. - Croda di Lago: Cozy, rustic, bunk rooms. Get a sauna reservation! - Coldai: Rustic, a little cramped, but epic views - Carestiato: Cozy, more modern - Fontana: Lovely last night, though consider the hut before if you want a sunrise hike on your last day As for elevation, I use OnTheGoMaps for roughing that out once you pick your route. Good luck!
That was a very fun video. There were really a lot of personalities floating around back then. I don't know if they got captured in the movies so much but when you put them in a nutshell in these little videos it comes off well. Now just give them a nice plot and let it roll!
