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The Alta Via 2, is one of the most breathtaking routes in the Dolomites. It passes through multiple major ranges, including the Puez-Odle Nature Park, the steep rocky cliffs of the Sella group, and encircling the Marmolada - the highest peak in the Dolomites. This area of Northern Italy is a region known for its stunningly steep rocky peaks and expansive limestone plateaus.

Our route follows the main Alta Via 2 trail from Brixen (Bressanone) in the North to Passo San Pellegrino in the South, walking every step of the way over 7 days. We detour briefly from the official Alta Via 2 route around Passo Gardena to avoid 2 sections of unduly technical ground around Rifugio Pisciadu, hiking instead via Passo Sella to allow you to walk some of the best sections of the Alta Via 2 without any Via Ferrata. The Alta Via 2 is overall one of the most spectacular trails in the Alps, and our Alta Via 2: North trip makes for an unforgettable week of walking in a truly beautiful area.

Courtesy of Alpine Exploratory

Courtesy of Alpine Exploratory

 

Day To Distance Time Elevation in meters
   
Km
Elapsed
Hrs-Mins
Moving
Hrs-Mins
Gain Loss Max Min
1 Brixen to Rifugio Plose 12     1,910 20    
2 Rifugio Plose to Rifugio Genova 14     680 530    
3 Rifugio Genova to Rifugio Puez 13     760 580    
4 Rifugio Puez to Passo Sella 14.7     600 890    
5 Passo Sella to Rifugio Boè 8.6     995 300    
6 Rifugio Boè to Malga Ciapela 19.2     300 1,715    
7 Malga Ciapela to Passo San Pelligrino 14.7     1,060 600    
 

Total

96.2

   

6,305

4,635