Alta Via 2
STARTING POINT
Bressanone
FINISH POINT
Feltre
DURATION
14 days / 13 nights
SEASON
From July to September
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Hut-to-Hut
PRICE
From 1990€/person
- Traverse the rugged Dolomites on one of the most challenging long-distance routes
- Navigate thrilling via ferrata sections with significant height exposure
- Experience unmatched views of the Sella massif, Pale di San Martino, and Mt. Marmolada
- Hike through diverse landscapes, from high mountain passes to rocky ridges and alpine plateaus
- Stay in traditional mountain rifugios, savoring hearty alpine cuisine and resting under starry skies
- Witness the dramatic beauty of the Marmolada glacier, the highest peak in the Dolomites
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Guided
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What to Bring to the Tour
The Alta Via 2 is a demanding and exhilarating journey through the heart of the Dolomites for experienced hikers. This iconic long-distance route, known for its technical difficulty and breathtaking scenery, spans two weeks and covers a range of terrains, from high mountain passes to rocky ridges and via ferrata sections.
Unlike its counterpart, the Alta Via 1, this route is reserved for those well-versed in alpine hiking and have experience with via ferratas. The path leads you through some of the most striking mountain groups in the region, including the Sella, Marmolada, and Pale di San Martino ranges.
As you traverse the route, you'll encounter challenging ascents and descents that demand physical endurance and technical skill. The trail takes you across exposed ridges, narrow ledges, and steep climbs secured with fixed ropes, iron ladders, and rungs.
Some sections require the use of a via ferrata kit and helmet. Optional extensions and ascents offer even more opportunities to test your limits, with rewards that include panoramic views of the Dolomites' most iconic peaks.
Each day on the Alta Via 2 brings a new challenge and a new perspective, whether you're crossing the high plateaus of the Sella massif, skirting the base of the Marmolada glacier, or navigating the rocky spires of the Pale di San Martino.
The route is punctuated by stays in traditional mountain refuges, where you'll find respite after long days on the trail.
We handle all logistics, from booking accommodations to providing detailed maps and GPS navigation. However, we strongly advise against booking a self-guided tour unless you are experienced with via ferratas and technical alpine terrain. For most hikers, we suggest a guided tour with expert mountain guides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Join a Group
Don’t want to hit the trails by yourself? No problem! We’ll find you a group of like-minded hikers and handle all the logistics. Guided by our experienced leader, you'll enjoy a stress-free journey focused on what truly matters – soaking in the trails, meeting new people and making unforgettable memories.
Private Guided Group
Get together a group of your hiking buddies and leave the rest to us! All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a tour built around your group’s preferences. With an experienced guide accompanying you every step of the way, you’ll get the most out of your hike without having to stress about the details.
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.