A balanced traverse
Classic hut-to-hut
Follow the classic Alta Via 2 route at a steady pace, staying predominantly in mountain rifugios along the trail.
Example templates 13 Day Steady · 12 Day Steady
Alta Via 2 itinerary templates
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Start with an Alta Via 2 itinerary designed for experienced mountain hikers. Compare different durations, daily stages, route alternatives and via ferrata options, then load a template into The Hiking Club platform and make it your own.
- 7–15 day itineraries
- Main-trail and transport-supported routes
- Optional via ferrata itineraries
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Different ways to hike the Alta Via 2 Dolomites
There is no single Alta Via 2 itinerary that suits every experienced hiker. Compare templates with different durations, daily hiking stats, transport connections, route alternatives and optional via ferrata. Load a template into your profile and adapt it around your group.
More time on the trail
A slower traverse
Spread the route across more days to reduce the average daily distance and elevation gain while still completing the wider traverse.
Example template 15 Day Wanderer
Use seasonal connections
Transport-supported
Use selected buses and cable cars to bypass particular sections, manage demanding stages or complete the route in fewer days.
Example templates 10 Day Steady with Transport · 10 Day Speedy with Transport
Add memorable alternatives
Highlights and summits
Incorporate selected alternative routes and summits such as Piccolo Sass de Putia, Piz Boè, Val Contrin and Monte Mulaz.
Example template 9 Day Speedy with Highlights
Very demanding
Faster itineraries
Cover considerably more distance and elevation each day. These templates are intended for highly experienced, very fit mountain hikers capable of sustaining consecutive demanding stages.
Example template 7 Day Elite
Add technical routes
Via ferrata itineraries
Add optional via ferrata and cable-assisted summit routes to an Alta Via 2 itinerary, with templates ranging from introductory additions to technically demanding routes.
Example templates Beginner · Moderate · Advanced
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Alta Via 2 itinerary distances and hiking times
Compare the typical demands of each template before choosing a starting point. These figures are daily averages across each itinerary; individual stages can be considerably more demanding.
| Itinerary template | Days | Distance per day | Ascent per day | Hiking time per day | Route style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steady and longer itineraries | |||||
| 13 Day Steady | 13 | 13 km 8 mi | 878 m 2,880 ft | 5.5 hours | Main trail; mountain rifugios |
| 12 Day Steady | 12 | 13 km 8 mi | 826 m 2,700 ft | 5.5 hours | Plose to Feltre; mountain rifugios |
| 15 Day Wanderer | 15 | 11 km 7 mi | 713 m 2,339 ft | 5 hours | Main trail; one cable car and one bus |
| Transport and route alternatives | |||||
| 10 Day Steady with Transport | 10 | 14 km 9 mi | 1,000 m 3,300 ft | 6.25 hours | Plose to Croce d’Aune; Val Contrin and Sass Pordoi cable car |
| 9 Day Speedy with Highlights | 9 | 16 km 10 mi | 1,250 m 4,100 ft | 6.75 hours | Additional summits and route highlights |
| 10 Day Speedy with Transport | 10 | 14 km 9 mi | 1,000 m 3,250 ft | 5.5 hours | Faster traverse with selected transport |
| Very demanding itinerary | |||||
| 7 Day Elite | 7 | 20 km 12.4 mi | 1,382 m 4,500 ft | 6.75 hours | Main trail; long consecutive mountain stages |
| Optional via ferrata itineraries | |||||
| 13 Day Via Ferrata – Introductory | 13 | 12.5 km 8 mi | 890 m 2,900 ft | 5.75 hours | Introductory summit and cable-assisted additions |
| 13 Day Via Ferrata – Moderate | 13 | 13 km 8 mi | 962 m 3,152 ft | 6 hours | Includes Pisciadù, Trincee, Porton and Nico Gusella options |
| 14 Day Via Ferrata – Advanced | 14 | 12 km 7.5 mi | 935 m 3,067 ft | 6 hours | Includes Marmolada–Punta Penia, Trincee and Pisciadù options |
Daily figures are averages from the published templates. Hiking times exclude breaks and depend on pace. Individual stages vary, and changes to your route, transport or overnight stops will change the figures. Optional via ferrata require the appropriate experience, equipment and assessment of current mountain conditions.
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