Alta Via 2
from Rifugio Genova to Rifugio Puez
Length180 kilometres (110 mi) approximately
LocationDolomites, Italy
TrailheadsBrixen/Croce d’Aune
UseHiking
Elevation gain/lossapproximately 11,300 m (37,073 ft) gain
11,200 m (36,745 ft) loss
Highest pointForcella Marmolada, 2,885 m (9,465 ft)
DifficultyModerate to challenging
SeasonSummer to early autumn
MonthsLate June to mid September

Alta via 2 is a high route located in the Italian Dolomites between Brixen (Bressanone) in the north and Croce d’Aune near Feltre in the south.

The route is nicknamed "The High Route of the legends"[1] and indeed with the exception of its initial and final segments, it maintains an altitude of at least 1300 meters.

The trail passes through various mountain ranges including Plose-Putia, Puez-Odle, Sella, Marmolada, Pale di San Martino and Vette Feltrine, and crosses 30 mountain passes.[2]

Features

Alta Via 2 route marker

The Alta Via 2 is a physically demanding trail. It is approximately 180 km long, with a total combined altitude gain of and loss of approximately 23,000 meters. Some sections of the route are exposed or steep. Although no specific mountaineering skills are required, hikers must have a good head for heights and good physical fitness.

The route has extended sections of Via Ferrata. Via Ferrata equipment is recommended in these sections.[3] Some of these Via Ferrata sections can be bypassed if desired. Experience of walking in mountain country is vital and, because mountain weather can change very rapidly, and hikers should be suitably prepared.

The most demanding part is crossing the Marmolada mountain. This section of the hike goes through via ferrata and a small glacier. The risk of falling into crevasse is minimal on this glacier, however crampons may be needed as the glacier is quite steep. Hikers who are not prepared or not willing to take along the needed equipment can take the alternative route which bypasses Marmolada and leads from Pian di Fedaia Rifugio Marmolada to Malga Ciapela and then to Rifugio Fuciade, where the it connects with the original path. Hikers who chose this alternative route often take the bus from Pian di Fedaia Rifugio Marmolada to Malga Ciapela as this part consists of asphalt road.

The trail is well marked with red and white paint splashes, cairns, and occasional dark blue triangular symbols containing the number '2'.

The entire journey usually takes between 12-15 days.[4] Most hikers walk the trail from north to south, which is the way the route is described in the most guidebooks.

Accommodation

Alta Via 2 is a hut to hut trail, so that each section ends with a hut or rifugi, that offers food and accommodation. Most rifugi are owned and managed by Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) which are usually somewhat cheaper than private rifugi.

Sections

The trail can be partitioned into sections in many ways, depending on fitness and the route variants chosen. The following is a popular 13-day itinerary.[5] All distances and hiking times are approximate.

Section#StartDestinationDistanceHoursAscent MetersDescent MetersDifference
1 Brixen (Cable car S. Andrea) Rifugio Ploss27 km1:15380 m+380 m
2 Rifugio Ploss Rifugion Schlüter15 km5:00500 m650 m-150 m
3 Rifugion Schlüter Rifugio Puez15 km6:00850 m670 m+180 m
4 Rifugio Puez Rifugio Pisciadù10km5:00570 m460 m+90 m
5 Rifugio Pisciadù Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada19 km6:30-7:00750 m1,280 m-530 m
6 Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada Passo di San Pellegrino9+16 km2:00+5:001,100 m1,200 m-100 m
7 Passo di San Pellegrino Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz14 km7:001,100 m500 m+600 m
8 Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz Rifugio Pedrotti8 km5:00760 m750 m+10 m
9 Rifugio Pedrotti Rifugio Treviso14 km7:00720 m1,600 m-880 m
10 Rifugio Treviso Passo Ceréda10 km4:301,150 m900 m+250 m
11 Passo Ceréda Rifugio Boz14 km6:301,200 m600 m+600 m
12 Rifugio Boz Rifugio Dai Piaz15 km7:00900 m650 m+250 m
13 Rifugio Dai Piaz Croce d’Aune and Feltre19 km6:001,670 m-1,670 m

See also

Photographs

References

  1. ↑ "Dolomites High Route n. 2". www.altabadia.org. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ↑ Stedman, Henry (2006). Dolomites Trekking - Alta Via 1 & Alta Via 2. Trailblazer Publication. ISBN 1873756836.
  3. ↑ Ardito, Stefano (1994). Walking and climbing in the Alps. England: Swan Hill Press. ISBN 1-85310-579-1.
  4. ↑ Price, Gillian (2022). Guide to trekking Italy's Alta Via 2, with AV3–6 in brief (5th ed.). Cicerone. ISBN 9781786310972.
  5. ↑ Zandonella Callegher, Italo (2005). "The Dolomites "Alta Via" n.2 Or the Way of Legends" (PDF).


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