All details at a glance
✅ Trek through dramatic high passes and alpine ridgelines of the Dolomites
✅ Stay in cozy mountain huts serving hearty South Tyrolean and Italian cuisine
✅ Ideal for experienced hikers—expect steep trails, exposed sections, and via ferratas
✅ Explore remote and less-traveled corners of the Dolomites on this 12-day adventure
✅ Discover the legendary Alta Via 2—one of the most iconic long-distance treks in Italy
Here's the detailed program:
🗓️ Day 1: From Bressanone to Rifugio Genova
↑ 950 m – ↓ 690 m – 15 km – ≈ 6 hrs
Begin your journey into the Geisler mountains with panoramic trails and alpine meadows.
🗓️ Day 2: Rifugio Genova → Rifugio Puez
↑ 810 m – ↓ 650 m – 12 km – ≈ 5 hrs
Cross the wild and rugged Puez plateau surrounded by jagged peaks.
🗓️ Day 3: Rifugio Puez → Rifugio Pisciadù
↑ 650 m – ↓ 550 m – 9.8 km – ≈ 4.5 hrs
Descend into a rocky basin below the Sella massif.
🗓️ Day 4: Rifugio Pisciadù → Rifugio Castiglioni (Marmolada)
↑ 720 m – ↓ 1240 m – 17 km – ≈ 6.5 hrs
Challenge yourself with a via ferrata and descend toward Marmolada.
🗓️ Day 5: Rifugio Castiglioni → Rifugio Contrin
↑ 490 m – ↓ 540 m – 11.3 km – ≈ 5 hrs
Gentle alpine paths through meadows and forests.
🗓️ Day 6: Rifugio Contrin → Capanna Passo Valles
↑ 1010 m – ↓ 980 m – 17.8 km – ≈ 6–7 hrs
A full day of Dolomitic beauty and variety.
🗓️ Day 7: Capanna Passo Valles → Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz
↑ 720 m – ↓ 210 m – 7.3 km – ≈ 4 hrs
Enter the wild and remote Pale di San Martino range.
🗓️ Day 8: Volpi al Mulaz → Rifugio Pedrotti alla Rosetta
↑ 640 m – ↓ 640 m – 6.9 km – ≈ 4 hrs
Cross panoramic ridgelines high above the valleys.
🗓️ Day 9: Pedrotti → Rifugio Treviso
↑ 780 m – ↓ 1710 m – 12.4 km – ≈ 6 hrs
A long descent through dramatic rock formations and forests.
🗓️ Day 10: Treviso → Passo Cereda
↑ 590 m – ↓ 880 m – 7.9 km – ≈ 4 hrs
Short but scenic day through peaceful terrain.
🗓️ Day 11: Passo Cereda → Rifugio Bruno Boz
↑ 1060 m – ↓ 720 m – 12.7 km – ≈ 6 hrs
Steady ascent into the Feltrine Alps.
🗓️ Day 12: Bruno Boz → Croce d’Aune
↑ 820 m – ↓ 1540 m – 19.2 km – ≈ 7 hrs
Finish the Alta Via 2 with a long descent through forests and meadows.
Our confirmed tour dates
Mon, Jun 21, 2027
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Mon, Jul 5, 2027
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Mon, Jul 26, 2027
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Mon, Aug 9, 2027
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Mon, Aug 30, 2027
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Mon, Sep 6, 2027
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What's Included?
✅ Hut booking
We arrange all hut reservations along your itinerary, so you can focus on enjoying the hike.
✅ travel guide
A complete, day-by-day guide with maps, route notes, and practical info – delivered digitally.
✅ pre-hike zoom meeting
A pre-hike Zoom meeting with a local hiking guide who will provide in-depth information about the tour
✅ accomodation
Along your self guided hiking tour, your overnight stays will be in traditional mountain huts. As a standard, we reserve spots in shared rooms/dormitories.
✅ HAlf board (where possible)
This is breakfast and dinner in the huts. Your hut accommodation includes both dinner and breakfast, unless stated otherwise in the service description. This way, you can hike with a lighter pack and won’t need to plan additional meals for the evening and morning. Please note that lunch is not included, but can usually be purchased directly at the huts.
Optional extras
❓ Extra night before and/or after
You can add an overnight stay before and/or after your trek – simply let us know during booking.
❓ Airport Transfer
We can help arrange airport transfers to and from the starting point of your hike – just let us know your travel plans.
How to book?
For booking confirmation we ask from 30 up to 50% deposit (depending on the choosen tour) of the total tour amount.
We check the accomodations availability and come back to you within a few working days.
If the accomodations are available the tour is confirmed, balance is due at least 8 weeks before the tour start. If we don't get the accomodations for you, you'll get your money back! Sounds like a plan, right?
Yes, cancellations are possible – we understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is fair and transparent, and the conditions depend on how far in advance you cancel. You’ll find all the details clearly outlined in our Terms and Conditions, so you can book with confidence.
What's excluded?
❌ Tourist tax
You can pay the tourist tax directly at the accomodation (approx. 1,50€ per person per night)
❌ Lunch
Dinner and breakfast are covered – you’ll just need to grab your lunch at the huts en route. They usually offer hearty meals and snacks.
❌ Travel insurance
You are responsible for your own travel insurance. Be sure to check your coverage with your insurer before the trip.
❌ personal expenses
Any personal spending – like drinks, snacks, or souvenirs – is at your own expense.