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Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Europe / Italy

Alta Via 4: complete hiking + via ferrata route guide

28 November 2023

Last Updated on 26 June 2025

For avid hikers, climbers, and the otherwise mountain-obsessed, there’s hardly a more exciting destination than the Italian Dolomites, a paradise of dramatic limestone spires, sparkling glacier lakes, and breathtaking peaks cut by thousands of kilometres of hiking trails and more via ferrata routes than anywhere else in the world.

Faced with frequent questions about which of the region’s many Alta Via (high routes) is “the best”, I’m often compelled to say Alta Via 4— in only a few days on the trail, it parades through some of the most coveted views in the Dolomites, enjoys near-daily summit opportunities, and offers more in the way of consistent excitement than just about any hike I’ve ever done. So good I hiked it twice, in fact!

This guide will tell you absolutely everything you need to know about planning and embarking on a truly epic adventure along AV4, from booking mountain huts and seeking out the best via ferrata to daily route descriptions and navigation essentials.

What's in this guide

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  • About Alta Via 4
    • Alta Via 4: is it for you?
  • Planning your Alta Via 4 hike
    • When to go
    • Essential resources & maps
    • Via ferrata on Alta Via 4
    • Mountain huts on Alta Via 4
    • Booking mountain huts
    • Alpine Club membership
  • Getting to & from the trailhead
    • Getting to San Candido/Innichen
    • Where to stay in San Candido
    • Getting from Pozzale to other destinations
    • Getting to the Alta Via 4 trailhead
  • *Detailed Alta Via 4 itinerary
    • Day 0: San Candido to Rifugio Tre Scarperi
    • Day 1: Rifugio Tre Scarperi to Locatelli Tre Cime + Via Ferrata Torre di Toblin & Innerkofler
    • Day 2: Rifugio Locatelli Tre Cime to Rifugio Fonda Savio + Via Ferrata Merlone
    • Day 3: Rifugio Fonda Savio to Rifugio Vandelli
    • Day 4: Rifugio Vandelli to Rifugio San Marco + Via Ferrata Giro di Sorapis
    • Days 5 & 6: Rifugio San Marco to Rifugio Antelao to Pieve di Cadore
  • What to expect on the trail
    • Navigation
    • Terrain
    • Food & other supplies
    • Water 
  • Essential gear for Alta Via 4

About Alta Via 4

Extending from San Candido/Innichen in the north to Pozzale (near Pieve di Cadore) in the south, Alta Via 4 is a spectacular mid-distance hiking route that incorporates about 100km of scenic trail and fantastic scrambling as it wraps around dramatic limestone towers, cuts through wild glacial terrain, and conquers high mountain passes.

Annexed by Italy following WWI, the northern province of South Tyrol has retained much of its Austrian heritage throughout the last century— and since San Candido is just 8km from the Austrian border, you’ll feel that influence profoundly on the first day or two of AV4. Locals speak German as a first language (indignant correction: they speak Austrian!), food is a blend of mountain Italian/Austrian (less pasta and pizza, more sauerkraut and polenta), and the early via ferrata on AV4 have histories dating back to the Mountain War of 1915-18 between Italy and Austria-Hungary.

On day 1 or 2 of the hike, Tre Cime marks the border into the distinctly more Italian province of Belluno, and you’ll notice that the language, cuisine, and culture shift markedly. Remain curious and you’ll get a lot more out of AV4 than just incredible scenery!

Although short in length, AV4 is the most technically challenging of the Alta Via routes that zig-zag across the Dolomites. Steep ascents/descents with breathless exposure are protected by long stretches of cable— even along the standard route, Alta Via 4 has unavoidable via ferrata nearly every day, and unlike AV2 where these are typically easy and may not even require clipping, AV4 includes routes rated up to 3 (out of 5) in difficulty, so a head for heights, steady footwork, and appropriate gear is non-negotiable.

  • Trailhead: San Candido/Innichen (ending in Pozzale, near Pieve di Cadore)
  • Time to complete: 4-7 days
  • Distance: 92km (57mi) OR 100km+ with the side-trips recommended in this guide!
  • Elevation gain: 6,750m (22,150ft)+
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

Alta Via 4: is it for you?

  • You can hike up to 8hrs for 5-6 days in a row, often on very steep or uneven terrain
  • You have experience climbing via ferrata, scrambling, or basic mountaineering, plus all the necessary via ferrata gear
  • You are able to carry 10-15kg in your backpack for the entire duration of the trek
  • You have basic navigational skills and know how to read a map and/or GPS
  • You know what to do in the case of a medical emergency and you have a way to call for help (e.g. Garmin InReach Mini 2)

With frequent en-route via ferrata (including the challenging Giro di Sorapis), Alta Via 4 is far more than just a hike and shouldn’t be undertaken lightly. AV4 is the most technically demanding of the Alta Via and absolutely NOT recommended for someone who is uncomfortable with heights, scrambling, loose terrain, or independent navigation. For the prepared, it’s one of the most breathtaking routes in all of the Alps, all the more exhilarating for its challenges!

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Beautiful little tarn under Tre Cime

Planning your Alta Via 4 hike

When to go

Most huts in the Italian Dolomites open for the season in mid-June and close again by mid-September, coinciding with the best weather window for AV4. Here’s a little bit of what you can expect during each month of summer in the Dolomites:

  • JUNE: lingering spring snow keeps crowds very low & you’ll likely get away without hut reservations; temps are lower & afternoon showers are common
  • JULY: with the snow gone, trails & huts become busier; possibility of thunderstorms, but also the possibility of 30C bluebird days!
  • AUGUST: the absolute busiest time to be in the Dolomites, as Italians flood the trails during their holiday period; hut bookings are essential, but weather also tends to be very stable
  • SEPTEMBER: crowds wane, particularly later in the month, and hut booking may not be necessary; pack & prepare for possible snowfall, which adds difficulty but also a lot of beauty to the landscape!

The Dolomites are known to be somewhat wild when it comes to weather and it’s not uncommon to experience several seasons in a single day, even during July & August. Whatever your dates, prepare for sporadic and often unpredictable thunderstorms (by bringing rain gear and adequate layers)— if it rains in the morning, the afternoon tends to be clear and I never experienced more than a few hours of uninterrupted precipitation, but expect to get wet at some point.

For reference, I solo hiked AV4 from 20-25 July 2022 (with flawless weather) and then hosted a group hiking trip from 1-6 July 2024 (with daily rain and heavy snow cover on high passes that required us to detour significantly). You just never know what the mountains are going to do!

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Tabacco Maps are AV4 essential!

Essential resources & maps

My custom GPS route

Especially for those following my custom AV4 adventure route, the absolute BEST navigational resource is my custom AV4 GPS map— built from personal experience hiking the trail TWICE, packed with nearly 100 waypoints & crazy-detailed trail notes to help you navigate safely, on and off trail.

The map is available as a JSON & GPX download, and is compatible with all major GPS mapping devices/watches AND inexpensive GPS apps available on your smartphone, like CalTopo, Gaia GPS, and AllTrails. Let me help you plan & confidently navigate Alta Via 4!

My custom AV4 map includes:

  • Complete daily tracks for the full AV4 route, with trail stats, elevation profiles & terrain insights
  • 6 scenic side trips, from quick summits to epic via ferrata— each with a dedicated GPS track & trail notes
  • 98 key waypoints, including daily tracks, mountain huts, side trips, via ferrata, cable/ladder sections & other key junctions to help you navigate
sHOP AV4 CUSTOM MAP

Tabacco maps

If you want to visualise AV4 on good old-fashioned paper maps, you’ll need 3 different maps to cover the complete route:

  • Tabacco Map 010 (Dolomiti di Sesto)
  • Tabacco Map 003 (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
  • Tabacco Map 016 (Centro Cadore)

Cicerone guide books

Cicerone published dedicated guide books for Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2, but Alta Via 4 was relegated to a meagre 4-page outline within the appendix, so I wouldn’t recommend the purchase. Far more useful are the pair of via ferrata guides also published by Cicerone; all the routes along AV4 are within the first book, but both are excellent resources if you plan to do additional exploring around the Dolomites!

  • Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1: 75 routes-North, Central and East Ranges by Graham Fletcher & John Smith
  • Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 2: Southern Dolomites, Brenta and Lake Garda by Graham Fletcher & John Smith
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Climbing above Rifugio Fonda Savio on Via Ferrata Merlone

Via ferrata on Alta Via 4

For those unfamiliar with via ferrata, this may be the part of AV4 that prompts the most uncertainty, but it’s also what makes the route so spectacular. Translating to “iron route” in Italian, via ferrata is a form of protected climbing that was invented during WWI as a means of getting soldiers up and over challenging peaks with minimal technical experience or equipment. Today, it’s an amazing form of recreation, with hundreds of via ferrata spread across the Italian Dolomites!

Clipped into a fixed cable for continuous protection, via ferrata routes (sometimes denotes as Klettersteig or EEA) ascend steep rock faces and traverse exposed ledges through the use of ladders, pegs, stemples, and even the occasional bridge, bringing those with limited climbing experience to incredible heights.

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 2 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

My adventure route of AV4 describes numerous side-trips that incorporate occasionally challenging and always exciting via ferrata, but it’s super important to note once again that Alta Via 4 has frequent, unavoidable sections of cable, meaning you will HAVE to do some via ferrata if you want to complete this route, even if you skip every side-trip.

Unlike AV2, the via ferrata along AV4 can be challenging, with several routes rated as a 2 or 3 in difficulty (out of 5). There are long vertical ascents, steep exposed descents, and rough terrain in between, making it vital to have a good head for heights, navigational skills, proper gear, and knowledge of how to use it.

To learn more about via ferrata in the Dolomites, check out this post: Introduction to via ferrata + complete via ferrata gear list

*If you’re new to via ferrata or looking to improve your confidence on technical routes, Explore-Share connects you with experienced local guides in the Dolomites who can provide instruction and help you safely navigate the exposed sections of AV4.

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Sass di Sesto viewpoint

Mountain huts on Alta Via 4

As wild camping is not permitted along Alta Via 4 (or anywhere in the Dolomites), you’ll have the distinct treat of sleeping in a warm bed every night as you hike from San Candido to Pozzale.

Mountain huts, or rifugi, are such a wonderful part of the Alta Via experience, typically offering a mix of dorms and private rooms for ~25-35€ and half-board (accommodation that includes a 3-course dinner and brekky) for ~50-75€. Be sure to check out my section on Alpine Club membership below for info about how you can save as much as 18€ per night on hut accommodation!

If you want to learn more about mountain huts in the Dolomites and what to expect during your stay, including details about food and facilities, be sure to check out this specific post: Everything you need to know about mountain huts (rifugi) in the Italian Dolomites

Alta Via 2 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 2 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

I collected heaps of specific details on all the mountain huts along AV4 and collated it in a table for easy reference; those included in my recommended itinerary are marked with a star 🌟. Follow links for each hut to find out more about their booking process.

HutRoomFoodShowers ConnectivityAlpine Club
Rifugio Tre Scarperi 🌟33/42€ (dorm/double room)

73/82€ half board (dorm/double room)
A la carte (15€ for dishes, 25€ for 3-course dinner, 15€ for fantastic brekky) or half-board3€ for 5minNone-10€ discount
Rifugio Locatelli 🌟31/47€ (dorm/small room)

72/85€ half board (dorm/small room)
A la carte or half board (extensive menu, I definitely recommend a la carte here!)8€ for 5min but often out of waterNone, but splash off in the large sink-12€ discount (-13.5€ room only)
Rifugio Auronzo*nearby alternative if Locatelli is bookedA la carte or half boardNoNone
Rifugio Fonda Savio 🌟26/30€ (dorm/small room)

68/71€ half board (dorm/small room)
A la carte only for lunch (meals from 10€, beer 5€, great food) or half board NoNone, but there is a large sink!-9€ discount (-12€ room only)
Rifugio Vandelli 🌟28€ (small room)

65€ half board (small room)
A la carte (meals 10-15€, good lunch options) or half board, excellent food!NoNone-10€ discount (-13.5€ room only)
Rifugio San Marco 🌟30€ (small room)

68€ half board (small room)
Half board (simple but delicious dinner, very scant breakfast; beer and wine available for purchase)Solar, outdoorStrong mobile signal -9€ discount (-14.5€ room only)
Rifugio Galassi30€ (small room)

69€ half board (small room)
A la carte or half board5€ for 5minNone-14€ discount
Rifugio Antelao 🌟29€ (dorm)

55€ half board (dorm)
A la carte (meals 10-15€) or half board5€ for 6min Strong mobile signal-8.5€ discount
Summary of mountain huts along Alta Via 4; prices current as of 2024
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Rifugio Fonda Savio as seen from via ferrata Merlone

Booking mountain huts

The process of booking these mountain huts is fairly simple once you decide where you want to stay— depending on the hut, you’ll either need to send an email request or fill out a contact form on their website with your dates and party size. Follow links for each hut in the table above to find out more about their booking process.

Things can become more complicated when the huts require a deposit, as several do, but my best advice is to use the app/website Wise for all of your international transfers! I’ve been using this for over 10 years (since I first moved to Australia) to send money overseas; it’s fast, reliable, and WAY cheaper than traditional wire transfers.

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

Do you need to reserve mountain huts in advance? Alta Via 4 passes through some very popular hiking areas, so you should absolutely reserve spots in mountain huts several months in advance to avoid disappointment and guarantee the itinerary you want, with a couple exceptions:

* solo hikers: if you’re hiking alone, even during the busy season, it is almost always possible to arrive without a reservation and find a bed. The risk isn’t zero, but you can aim to arrive early at popular huts for a better chance of snagging a cancellation; even then, the worst case is that you’ll probably have to sleep in the dining room.
*early season: if you’re hiking outside of peak season (late June to mid-July seems to be the quietest time), you’ll also have good luck finding space in most huts without a reservation. I absolutely wouldn’t risk this with a large party, but a group of 2-3 should fare reasonably well without advance bookings.

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Rifugio San Marco

Alpine Club membership

The CAI (Club Alpino Italiano, or Italian Alpine Club) operates a staggering 433 mountain huts and 224 bivouacs throughout the Italian Alps, offering discounts to its members that range from approximately 10-18€ per night— but most European Clubs offer reciprocal discounts, so you can join any club to save money on hut bookings!

The best reason to become an Alpine Club member, though, is for the emergency medical insurance, valid anywhere in the WORLD (yes, you read that right). In the case of the Austrian Alpine Club, this includes 25,000€ in emergency rescue costs, 10,000€ in medical coverage, and unlimited repatriation, among other benefits.

I personally joined the Academic Section of the Austrian Alpine Club (Alpenverein Österreich, Akademische Sektion Innsbruck) because they were offering subsidised membership in 2022 for just 18€— annual dues have since increased to 69€ (+ add a partner for 53€), which is comparable to other clubs, but I find the Austrian website particularly easy to use and you can sign up entirely online, no need to visit an office!

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

Staying at the huts I recommend in my AV4 itinerary, alpine club membership gets you discounts EVERY night and saves you a whopping 61.5€! These discounts and benefits extend all over the Alps— I recently used my membership for massive discounts in Slovenia’s Julian Alps, though thankfully haven’t had to access any emergency insurance yet. I’d highly, highly recommend this before any embarking on any adventures in the Dolomites and beyond.

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Giro di Sorapis

Getting to & from the trailhead

Alta Via 2 begins just outside of San Candido, Italy (which you’ll also see written as Innichen). Due to its close proximity to Austria (just 8km from the border!), the quickest route to town is from the airport in Innsbruck, Austria; other good options are Venice, Italy and Munich, Germany.

For those travelling from another part of the Dolomites, you may be able to get a relatively simple bus transfer OR you may spend 1.5 days transiting through random mountain towns. Cortina d’Ampezzo is a major hub in the Dolomites and a great place to begin your adventure, with some direct buses to San Candido; for all routes, check this website.

Getting to San Candido/Innichen

From Innsbruck

  • Train company: Deutsche Bahn
  • Route: Innsbruck Hbf to Fortezza/Franzensfeste to San Candido/Innichen
  • Time: 3hrs with 1 stop
  • Cost: 17.90€

From Munich

  • Train company: Deutsche Bahn 
  • Route: München Hbf to Fortezza/Franzensfeste to San Candido/Innichen
  • Time: 4.5hrs with 1+ stops
  • Cost: 44.90€

From Cortina d’Ampezzo

  • Bus company: SAD
  • Route: Cortina d’Ampezzo to San Candido/Innichen
  • Time: 1hr direct
  • Cost: 10€

From Venice

  • Train company: Trenitalia
  • Route: Venezia Mestre to Verona to Fortezza/Franzensfeste to San Candido/Innichen
  • Time: 5.5hrs with 2 stops
  • Cost: 43.25€

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Use code BROOKE2994 for $3 off your first eSIM with Airalo!

Where to stay in San Candido

You may notice that I structured this itinerary to have a “day 0″— it’s a 90min hike from San Candido to the first hut along Alta Via 4 (Rifugio Tre Scarperi), which hardly counts as a first day, but it is SO much cheaper to stay at the hut before starting AV4 than in the town of San Candido.

If you’re coming from other hikes in the Dolomites like I was (back to back Alta Via 2 & 4) and you want a rest day before actually beginning AV4 without the expense of San Candido, head onto the trail sooner! Otherwise, search for the best deals in San Candido/Innichen through Booking.com below:

Getting from Pozzale to other destinations

AV4 officially ends in the small mountain town of Pozzale, from which it’s an easy 20min walk on the road into the next (slightly larger) town, Pieve di Cadore.

If you’re travelling to Venice for an onwards train or flight, walk 15min further (this time on a nice footpath) to the neighbouring town of Tai di Cadore, where you can catch a Cortini Express bus direct to Venice Mestre Train Station in under 2hrs (tickets 22€; recommended to book online). Tai di Cadore is also a good place to connect with buses to other parts of the Dolomites!

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Entering the WWI tunnels at the start of Via Ferrata De Luca/Innerkofler

Getting to the Alta Via 4 trailhead

The official start to AV4 is just outside of San Candido, behind the Alte Säge restaurant as you drive towards Sexto. You can walk here in about 45min from town, but it’s entirely on pavement and without a great footpath, so it’s preferable to just hop on a quick bus. 

Bus 446 leaves every half hour just below the gondola station in San Candido and will deliver you within a few metres of the trailhead— get off after 2 stops (tickets 1.5€ payable on board). 

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
The so-called Flying Banana viewpoint

*Detailed Alta Via 4 itinerary

Described below (and in great detail within daily posts) is my ultimate Alta Via 4 itinerary, incorporating as many side-trips and via ferrata into the route as possible over the course of 6 fantastic days. This route also considers budget—  if you have to pay for accommodation before starting AV4, you’ll pay half as much if you hike just 90min up the trail vs sleeping in town, hence a slightly expanded timeline.

  • Day 0: Rifugio Tre Scarperi (6km, 1.5hrs) ~arrive from another city & start hiking that afternoon
  • Day 1: Rifugio Locatelli Tre Cime + Via Ferrata Torre di Toblin + Via Ferrata De Luca/Innerkofler (15km, 8hrs)
  • Day 2: Rifugio Fonda Savio + Sentiero Attrezzato Alberto Bonacossa en route + Via Ferrata Merlone (11km, 6hrs)
  • Day 3: Rifguio Vandelli (17km, 5.5hrs)
  • Day 4: Rifugio San Marco + Giro di Sorapis en route (11km, 6.25hrs)
  • Day 5/6: Rifugio Antelao + Via Ferrata del Ghiacciaio en route (23.5km, 6.25hrs) ~hike out in 1 day or 2

Stats quoted below and throughout my AV4 posts are for my recommended “adventure route” that incorporates side trips, summits & via ferrata whenever possible (in brackets, see stats for the standard AV4 route with no additions). 

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
View from Rifguio Tre Scarperi

Day 0: San Candido to Rifugio Tre Scarperi

Rather than spending the night in San Candido before starting AV4 (goodbye 200€), this “day zero” still gives you plenty of time to arrive from neighbouring towns or even countries by bus/train, grab lunch and snacks in San Candido, and catch the bus to the trailhead, and hike 90min to the first hut. When you wake up in the morning, you’ll have an stress-free early start to day 1 that allows time for TWO excellent via ferrata!

*If you have no intention of climbing either via ferrata on day 1, then you may wish to hike all the way out to Rifugio Locatelli (a further 3hrs) and combine day 0 into day 1

  • Trail hours: 1.5hrs (+45min if walking from San Candido)
  • Distance: 6km
  • Elevation gain & loss: 400m up
  • Huts: Rifugio Tre Scarperi
Day 0 route description
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Tre Cime

Day 1: Rifugio Tre Scarperi to Locatelli Tre Cime + Via Ferrata Torre di Toblin & Innerkofler

Following the traditional AV4 route, today is neither long nor difficult— but there are two spectacular via ferrata and a handful of small sidetrips within Parco Naturale Tre Cime that absolutely shouldn’t be missed! Get an early start to allow 8hrs of trail time, not counting breaks. 

It should also be noted that this is far and away the busiest section of AV4, crowded from about 10am-3pm by eager day-trippers. The route I’ve recommended below gets you up and away from the crowds by climbing when most others are hiking, but even so, the views are worth the nuisance of several hundred tourists. It’s short-lived, after all!

  • Trail hours: 8hrs (3hrs without via ferrata)
  • Distance: 15km (6.5km without via ferrata)
  • Elevation gain & loss: 1745m up & 940m down (870m up & 95m down without via ferrata)
  • Side trips: Via Ferrata Torre di Toblin/delle Scalette (up & back; 3B); Via Ferrata De Luca/Innerkofler (loop; 2B); Via Ferrata delle Forcelle (down; 1B)— refer to Tabacco Map 010 & Cicerone Vol.1 (routes 65, 64 & 63, respectively)
  • Huts: Rifugio Locatelli, (Rifugio Lavaredo—30min)
Day 1 route description
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Ascending the ladders of Via Ferrata Merlone

Day 2: Rifugio Locatelli Tre Cime to Rifugio Fonda Savio + Via Ferrata Merlone

Today is the most visually spectacular day of AV4 (not including the via ferrata side trips yesterday), with a meandering path that parades around Tre Cime, leading to the serrated peaks of Cadini di Misurina and finally taking in the dramatic beauty of Torre Wundt from above. 

It’s not a terribly long or difficult day, but with the requisite excursion up Via Ferrata Merlone (and the hundreds of photo opportunities from start to finish), expect another full day on the trail!

  • Trail hours: 6hrs (3.5hrs without via ferrata)
  • Distance: 11km (9.5km without via ferrata)
  • Elevation gain & loss: 960m up & 1020m down (580m up & 640m without via ferrata)
  • Via Ferrata en route: Sentiero Attrezzato Alberto Bonacossa (one-way; 1B)— refer to Tabacco Map 010 & Cicerone Vol.1 (route 62)
  • Side trips: Via Ferrata Merlone (up & back; 3B)— refer to Tabacco Map 010 & Cicerone Vol.1 (route 61)
  • Huts: (Rifugio Auronzo), Rifugio Fonda Savio
Day 2 route description
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
The best part of staying at Vandelli: early mornings at Lago di Sorpais

Day 3: Rifugio Fonda Savio to Rifugio Vandelli

Day 3 of AV4 ascends over two high passes before dropping into the bustling town of Misurina, a great place to restock on supplies or access services before hiking onwards to Tre Croci— you’ll have the option to bus several kilometres down the road to avoid walking on pavement amidst traffic (which is absolutely worth it).

From Passo Tre Croci, another incredibly busy section of trail leads to one of the most spectacular lakes in the Dolomites, Lago di Sorapis. Although its shores are likely to be crowded by day-trippers, you’ll have this iconic location all to yourself in the morning, yet another perk of hut-to-hut hiking!

  • Trail hours: 5.5hrs (save 1.5hrs by taking the bus from Misurina to Tre Croci) 
  • Distance: 17km
  • Elevation gain & loss: 935m up & 1350m down
  • Via ferrata en route: Sentiero Attrezzato Alberto Bonacossa (one-way; 1B)— refer to Tabacco Map 010 & Cicerone Vol.1 (route 62)
  • Huts: Rifugio Vandelli
Day 3 route description
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Giro di Sorapis

Day 4: Rifugio Vandelli to Rifugio San Marco + Via Ferrata Giro di Sorapis

Today’s route is dominated by a long and exhilarating via ferrata, two-thirds of the epic Giro di Sorapis that circumnavigates a dramatic peak of the same name. This is the most challenging of AV4’s unavoidable via ferrata and is among the wildest terrain you’ll encounter on all of Alta Via 4, with rough trails increasing the navigational demands and frequent exposure necessitating careful footwork for the entire day.

  • Trail hours: 6.25hrs
  • Distance: 11km
  • Elevation gain & loss: 1530m up & 1630m down
  • Via Ferrate en route: Giro di Sorapis (Via Ferrata Alfonso Vandelli & Sentiero Carlo Minazio; loop; 3C)— refer to Tabacco Map 003 & Cicerone Vol.1 (route 59)
  • Huts: Rifugio San Marco, (Rifugio Galassi— 45min)
Day 4 route description
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Rifugio Antelao

Days 5 & 6: Rifugio San Marco to Rifugio Antelao to Pieve di Cadore

Alta Via 4 comes to an end over the next day or two as you meander through a stark glacier valley and begin dropping into the forest to eventually return to town. This too is an incredibly quiet section of trail, and the en route via ferrata offers plenty of intrigue up and over Forcella del Ghiacciaio; this is among the most remote and difficult sections of AV4, but certainly presents a scenic conclusion to one of the best multi-day treks in the Dolomites!

*It’s entirely possible to tackle the remaining kilometres from San Marco to Pozzale in a single day, but the expense of staying a night in town compared to spending another pleasant evening in a trailside rifguio may encourage budget travellers (or those looking for one final taste of Italian hut culture) to linger a little longer and spread the return to civilisation over two undemanding days. My recommendation 🙂

  • Trail hours: 6.25hrs
  • Distance: 23.5km
  • Elevation gain & loss: 1430m up & 2260m down
  • Huts: Rifugio Antelao
Days 5 & 6 route description
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Heading towards Tre Cime

What to expect on the trail

Navigation

Like most popular hiking areas in the Dolomites, Alta Via 4 is very well marked, with frequent signposts providing directions and sometimes even time estimates to relevant waypoints, such as mountain huts, high passes, and nearby townships (typically located at low passes).

Between these signposts and particularly through rough terrain where it can be more challenging to follow a trail, red and white flags have been painted onto the rock to aid in navigation.

The combination of signs, flags, and occasional cairns (small rock piles) are helpful in navigation, but some of the more rugged areas of AV4, such as the Giro di Sorapis, will require more advanced navigation, as will the side-trips and off-route via ferrata. With all this in mind, it’s highly recommend to use a GPS on AV4.

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

If you’re following my custom AV4 adventure route, the best way to stay on track is with my custom-built AV4 GPS map— packed with detailed daily tracks, 98+ waypoints, all the side trips & via ferrata described in this guide, plus extensive trail notes to help you navigate AV4 like an expert.

Available in both JSON and GPX formats, the map works seamlessly with GPS apps like CalTopo, Gaia, and AllTrails, or with Garmin devices and watches. Head to my storefront to purchase the map!

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

Terrain

Alta Via 4 is no garden-variety hike— for all the time you spend on a busy, distinct trail, you’ll spend just as many hours hiking through rough and rocky terrain, traversing across scree fields, and scrambling with the protection of a fixed cable (whether you clip in or use the cable as a handline will be a matter of personal comfort).

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

Particularly as you get away from the popular day-hiking areas around Tre Cime, Cadini di Misurina, and Lago di Sorapis, instead hiking through more remote and rugged areas with frequent sections of via ferrata, the terrain becomes a little more physically demanding.

The group I took on AV4 in 2024 were experienced hikers, but both Giro di Sorapis and Via Ferrata Ghiacciaio (unavoidable, en route sections!) were beyond what anyone had ever done and presented a lot of difficulty. What took me 6.5hrs as a solo climber took our small group 10hrs and some tears, so just be realistic with yourself about the demands of this terrain.

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Climb to Forcella del Diavolo

Food & other supplies

With an extensive network of mountain huts along Alta Via 4, hot food is always close at hand.

  • All overnight huts offer a very basic breakfast (that I often found to be poor value for money and typically skipped). This is usually bread, spreads, tea or coffee, occasionally yogurt, and if you’re lucky some meat and cheese for about 10-15€.
  • Some huts offer hot lunch options for those passing through (for about 10-15€, you can enjoy a hot pasta dish or a pizza, which is particularly enticing if you’ve skipped brekky), while others will sell you a packed lunch to-go (typically consisting of a sandwich, apple, granola bar, and chocolate for about the same price).
  • Simple snacks like chips and chocolate bars are available for purchase at some of the busier huts.
  • All overnight huts also whip up excellent evening meals, either included as part of half-board lodging (50-75€ including a bed, 3-course dinner, and breakfast) or a la carte (10-15€ for most dishes). This is where mountain huts in the Dolomites really shine— an example of a standard evening meal would be soup and bread as a starter, hearty goulash and polenta as a main, and some sort of pastry as dessert. Rest assured, you will not go hungry (even as a vegetarian!).
  • Alta Via 4 passes through a single town, Misurina, and this is truly your one and only opportunity to stock up on any groceries or personal items without detouring. As per my recommended AV4 itinerary, this restock would be on midday of Day 3, so plan accordingly!

Read more about hut food in this post: Everything you need to know about mountain huts (rifugi) in the Italian Dolomites

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

Water 

Thanks to the dry, rocky landscape of AV4, water along the trail is extremely limited, so you should fill up each morning with enough water to get you through the day.

Water is available in all of the mountain huts along Alta Via 4, but there is ongoing debate as to whether the tap water is safe to drink in all of these rifugi. Out of an abundance of caution, some of the hut staff will advise against drinking water directly out of the sink (although I did in most places), so I’d recommend bringing a lightweight filter (which will also serve you well along the trail, filling up in occasional streams). I implore you not to buy the plastic water bottles for sale in the huts, as it’s an incredible source of waste and altogether unnecessary with proper planning!

Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Tre Cime from the summit of Monte Paterno

Essential gear for Alta Via 4

Below is a very short list of essential gear for AV4, including your via ferrata kit and your most crucial safety equipment! For a full Alta Via 4 packing list, check out this post: Complete Alta Via packing list: what to pack for hut-to-hut hikes in the Dolomites


daypack (25–35L): Osprey Tempest 30 (women’s) / Osprey Talon 33 (men’s)

I’d recommend something in the 25-35L range with sturdy hip belts, a good suspension system, and some back venting. I used the Osprey Talon 33L unisex pack and comfortably carried 16kg on Alta Via 4 (much of which was camera gear, so you can expect your pack to be ~10-12kg!).


Alta Via 1 2 4 Packing List- Italian Dolomites

helmet: Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet (women’s) / (men’s)

For via ferrata routes, a light climbing helmet is essential to protect against rockfall, which might come from other climbers above or even unstable areas of the mountain. And for routes that wind through dark tunnels (like Via Ferrata De Luca/Innerkofler), it can also be handy for protecting your head against bumps.


Alta Via 1 2 4 Packing List- Italian Dolomites

climbing harness: Black Diamond Momentum (women’s) / (men’s)

A climbing harness is how you’ll connect your via ferrata lanyard to yourself for protection on exposed routes. This is essential safety equipment and you CANNOT do AV4 without it! I love the fit and comfort of this crag climbing harness and have used it on countless adventures, including both times on Alta Via 4.


via ferrata lanyard: Petzel Scorpio Vertigo Lanyard

A via ferrata lanyard connects to your climbing harness and is then used to clip into the cable for continuous protection along exposed or challenging routes; the shock absorber helps distribute force in the event of a fall. After trying several different styles, I personally prefer these flick-lock carabiners for ease of use and this bungee-style lanyard for improved mobility on the rock.


Alta Via 1 2 4 Packing List- Italian Dolomites

climbing gloves: Metolius Half Finger Climbing Gloves

Although not technically required, you’ll enjoy via ferrata a lot more with climbing gloves to protect your hands from cable-burn, particularly when down-climbing. I like these half-finger gloves, which maximise dexterity for climbing— plus, I can still operate my camera/phone with them on!


Alta Via 1 2 4 Packing List- Italian Dolomites

trekking poles: Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles

For all the rough terrain you’ll encounter on AV4, trekking poles are incredibly helpful and a lightweight addition to your kit.


Alta Via 1 2 4 Packing List- Italian Dolomites

PLB: Garmin InReach Mini 2

Never, EVER hit the trail without a satellite communicator— whether you’re sending messages back home, checking the weather, or communicating with emergency services, this small device can literally save your life.


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Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide
Alta Via 4 Italian Dolomites hiking via ferrata guide

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Hey, I'm Brooke and I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (joined by my life/climbing partner, James). Whether it’s road-tripping through Mexico, climbing alpine peaks in the Andes, scuba diving in the Red Sea, or tackling epic via ferrata in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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  • Ben
    13 April 2025

    Thanks for the post Brooke, really informative – I was wondering if you had a suggestion for an alternative hut as the Fonda-Savio is booked for the date I need it on this hike? Thanks heaps! Ben

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    • brooke beyond
      Ben
      18 April 2025

      Hey Ben,

      Your best bet is Col de Varda– it’s about 3km past Fonda Savio (400m gain, 600m loss) and should take under 2hrs to get there. If you’re moving efficiently, there should still be time to do Via Ferrata Merlone before continuing onwards from Fonda Savio!

      Hope that helps 🙂
      xx bb

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  • Amber
    26 March 2025

    What do the numbers in front of the via ferrata grade mean? For example the 3 in 3c or 1 in 1b? Can a beginner handle these via ferrata if they have class 3/4 scrambling experience? Or would doing th AV2 be a better option?
    Thanks!

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    • brooke brisbine
      Amber
      26 March 2025

      Hi Amber,

      I’d recommend checking out my guide to via ferrata in the Dolomites to understand the various rating systems– the one I’ve used here (from Cicerone) as well as other international standards. Basically, the numbers represent difficulty and the letters represent “commitment”, but you can see a lot more info here:

      https://brookebeyond.com/via-ferrata-in-the-italian-dolomites#Via_ferrata_grading_system

      This guide also has a lot of information to help you understand what level you can expect to tackle yourself. If you have done a fair bit of Class 3/4 scrambling and have no issue with heights, you should be fine to handle everything on AV4 or AV2! Just make sure you learn to use the gear– it’s not overly complicated, but it is unique to VF and you’ll feel a lot more secure with a good handle on clipping.

      Hope that helps 🙂
      xx bb

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  • Hannah
    20 December 2024

    This is an incredible blog post. Thank you for sharing. Im SO EXCITED to do the Alta Via 4 this July.
    Im wondering what camera gear you took on this hike? Specifically what lenses/focal lengths.
    Also, seriously blown away with your photography and the shots you got as a solo hiker!
    Cheers

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    • brooke brisbine
      Hannah
      21 December 2024

      Thanks so much, Hannah! I shot on an Olympus EM5Mii with 12-40mm f2.8 and every shot with me in it was taken on my Peak Design tripod 🙂

      Hope you have an amazing time on AV4!
      xx bb

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  • Martine
    19 September 2024

    Hi Brooke,

    First of all, thanks a lot for your very extended guide of the Alta Via 4! I am already super excited about exploring more of the dolomites by just reading your posts and have my eyes set on hiking the Alta Via 4. Why? Because I hike for the challenge and beautifull views and I have the feeling that with this Alta via I get both.

    However, unfortunately I will have to do this hike solo as I do not know anyone ‘crazy’ enough to tackle it with me. But I have never attemted a solo hike.. Therefore my question is; is this hike “safe” for a solo hiker?

    I have experience in hiking as I attemt multiple (day/multi-day) hikes during every holiday. I am not very experienced at via ferrata but are also not unknow to it. I am not afraid of heights and I can say that I am fit (I do boxing&running 4-5 times a week). But as mentioned I am unsure about the solo part. Will this hike be very remote / abandoned? Or will I enounter lots of other hikers (beginning July 2025)? Or would you suggest that I start off with another Alta Via for my first solo mission 😉

    ps. I would rather not want to hike the Alta Via 1 since it is so hyped on the internet.

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    • brooke brisbine
      Martine
      16 November 2024

      Hi Martine,

      Alta Via 4 is a spectacular route, but its relative safety as a solo adventure depends heavily on your personal experience level. I did AV4 solo myself and absolutely loved it, but I’ve done a lot of solo hiking/climbing in the past and I prefer to be alone on the trail, so it was great for me. It sounds like you too are an experienced solo hiker, but you’ll need to think about the solo via ferrata aspect, as there are a few tricky sections along the route that you can’t avoid. I’d probably recommend warming up on at least one of the easier via ferrata that you can tackle from Rif. Locatelli on day 1 or 2– this should give you a good sense of where you’re at in terms of comfort and competence on the via ferrata, which will make you a lot more comfortable moving forward along the route, when VF becomes impossible to avoid.

      In July, you will encounter many people along the first half of the trail, but the vast majority are day-hikers or overnighters not completing the entire AV4, so once you get to the second half of the trail, it is incredibly quiet and you may well find yourself hiking alone for hours without seeing another person. If this makes you nervous, it’s easy enough to make friends at one of the huts and walk as a group– I personally love the solitude, and AV4 does indeed provide the opportunity to be alone, so make of that what you will.

      I agree AV1 is a zoo and I’d not recommend it; the other route that I love is Alta Via 2, but it is more than double the length, so I’m not sure if that fits into your plan. It’s hard to say definitively without knowing you, but I think you should go for it on AV4– there are plenty of bail-outs if you find it’s not for you, but I suspect you’ll love it.

      Hope that helps 🙂
      xx bb

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  • Shannon
    25 August 2024

    Hi Brooke,

    You mention a gpx file for the AV4 to purchase. I am starting my solo adventure of the AV on 11th of September after the AV2 with a friend and would love to purchase your gpx file for the route as an extra back up plan. Is there a link I’m missing?

    Kindly,
    Shannon

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    • brooke brisbine
      Shannon
      7 April 2025

      Hi Shannon,

      You can find my custom GPS routes here: https://shop.brookebeyond.com

      Both AV2 and AV4 are available for sale now!

      Happy trails,
      xx bb

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  • Kimberly Deri
    10 January 2024

    I recently came across your insightful blog post on Alta Via 4, and it has truly ignited my enthusiasm for embarking on the same adventure with my family in the Dolomites this August 2024. However, as we plan for this exciting journey, I have a concern regarding the suitability of the smallest member of our group—a 10-year-old child who will be 140 cm tall and weigh 26.3 kg at the time of our trip.

    With a commendable background of two years of weekly indoor rock climbing and seven outdoor climbing trips, our young adventurer has showcased courage, skill, and proficiency in safety rope and knot techniques. My specific worry lies in the mechanical aspects of Via Ferratas, especially on the way through Giro di Sorapiss. Considering his height and effective reach, are there Via Ferrata sections along Alta Via 4 that might pose challenges due to certain handholds or grips being out of reach for him?

    In essence, I’m seeking assurance on whether his height might limit his ability to complete the Alta Via 4 safely. Additionally, is there a minimum age requirement for undertaking this trail? Our primary goal is to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience for him. Your insights on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Kimberly Deri
      20 January 2024

      Hi Kimberly, I think this would be a fantastic family adventure!! Based on what you’ve described, it seems like he is better prepared for the challenges of AV4 than some adults! Acknowledging that I have not tested this theory personally (as I am 165cm), I do believe all of the ladders and pegs along the via ferrata would be within reach for a smaller person– protection is placed very generously along all vertical ascents and, given his extensive rock climbing experience indoors and outdoors, he sounds more than up to the task. I would say go for it!!

      If you guys do head out to AV4 this summer, I would love if you came back and left another comment here with your experience, in case any other families have similar questions about their skilled but slightly smaller explorers tackling the route. I fully expect it to be a positive experience, but it would be great to hear your advice after undertaking the full trail 🙂

      Happy adventures!
      xx bb

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  • DB
    27 December 2023

    Thanks for all of the info!

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    • brooke brisbine
      DB
      20 January 2024

      Thanks for reading!!

      Happy trails 🙂
      xx bb

      Reply

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⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
  • Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
  • a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
  • welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦✨

One of the most surprising places we visited in the Middle East was Doha! Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, and the city feels welcoming, approachable & surprisingly easy to explore.

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest

PLACE FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
📍Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
📍Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections, in an iconic I.M. Pei-designed building
📍Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography or a boat ride!)
📍Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
📍Fish Market: a lively (& very local) slice of daily life in the Mina District, with the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen!
📍Qanat Quartier: a quirky “Little Venice” with canals & bridges, plenty of great restaurants here
📍Katara Cultural Village: home to art galleries, amphitheatres & beachfront cafés
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
  • Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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#doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
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DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨ Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East! WHAT TO SEE ⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos ⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections ⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!) ⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon ⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina! ⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants ⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture HOW MANY DAYS? we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days GETTING AROUND Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest . . . . #qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
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Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
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Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥 Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 . . . . . #MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
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a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
.
.
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.
.
#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
.
.
.
.
.
#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
.
.
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.
.
#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
.
.
.
.
.
#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
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a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 locations: 📍 Hidalgo, Mexico 📍 Wyoming, USA 📍 Icelandic Highlands 📍 Beppu, Japan 📍 Baja California, Mexico 📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru 📍 Mt Aso, Japan 📍 Idaho, USA 📍 Kagoshima, Japan 📍 BCS, Mexico 📍 Itō, Japan 📍 New Mexico, USA what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? . . . . . #hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
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welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦✨ One of the most surprising places we visited in the Middle East was Doha! Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, and the city feels welcoming, approachable & surprisingly easy to explore. HOW MANY DAYS? we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days GETTING AROUND Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest PLACE FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 📍Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos 📍Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections, in an iconic I.M. Pei-designed building 📍Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography or a boat ride!) 📍Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon 📍Fish Market: a lively (& very local) slice of daily life in the Mina District, with the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen! 📍Qanat Quartier: a quirky “Little Venice” with canals & bridges, plenty of great restaurants here 📍Katara Cultural Village: home to art galleries, amphitheatres & beachfront cafés . . . . #qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
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Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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#doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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#doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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#doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
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Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!! This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅) For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress! I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!? . . . . #doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
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