Located in northeastern Italy, the<\/em> Dolomites are one in every of Europe\u2019s most dramatic mountain ranges. A mix of serrated limestone peaks, sheer cliffs, shimmering alpine lakes and deep, slim valleys, they’ve lengthy been a magnet for geologists, travellers and outside lovers alike. <\/span><\/em>From a hiker\u2019s perspective, this legendary sub-range of the Alps boasts an intensive system of <\/span><\/em>pathways (i.e. \u201cVias\u201d), and of the various trails that crisscross its rugged topography, arguably essentially the most spectacular of all of them is the 160 km (99 mi) lengthy Alta Via 2 (AV2). <\/em><\/p>\n I hiked the AV2 in late September 2019. Please be aware that the data under is basically directed in the direction of unbiased hikers, relatively than of us going as a part of organised trekking teams.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Sunset on the Alta Via 2 (Tarptent Aeon Li<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n At a Glance<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Distance<\/b><\/span>:<\/span> \u00a0160 km (99.4 mi)<\/span><\/p>\n Duration (common):<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 11 to 14 days (together with a relaxation or climate day)<\/span><\/p>\n Difficulty Level<\/b><\/span>:\u00a0 Moderate to difficult<\/p>\n Start \/ Finish<\/b><\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n Which Direction?<\/strong><\/span>:<\/em> I don\u2019t assume it makes a lot of a distinction, although the vast majority of individuals appear to hike north to south; which is the way in which the route is described within the Cicerone guidebook<\/a> listed under.<\/p>\n Elevation Gain<\/strong><\/span>: 11,884 m (38,990 ft)<\/p>\n Elevation Loss<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0 11,423 m\u00a0 (37,477 ft)<\/p>\n Alta Via 2 Overview Map (\u201cTrekking in the Dolomites\u201d, Cicerone Guides)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Getting There & Away:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Bressanone Train Station \u2013 start line of the Alta Via 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Season:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Stage 8 \u2013 Approaching the Passo delle Farangole (2814m), the deep (and steep) notch within the middle of the photograph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Planning Information<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Yours actually on a foggy Stage 12 between Rifugio Boz and Rifugio Dal Piaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Stage 4 \u2013 Puez-Odle Nature Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n View from exterior Rifugio Roe simply after dawn (Stage 5).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Resupply & Water: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A moist and windy Stage 10 from Rifugio Treviso to Passo Cerada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Route \/ Conditions: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Stage 4 \u2013 The steep climb up the Val Setus ravine (be aware the cables and iron rungs)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Going up on Stage 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Stage 4 \u2013 Topping out at 2610m, after the steep climb up Val Setus. Note the pink\/white painted flags which mark a lot of the path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Stage 12 \u2013 Rifugio Boz to Rifugio Dal Piaz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sleeping<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Options on the AV2 embody staffed mountain huts, bivouac huts, and wild tenting:<\/p>\n Stage 4 \u2013 Rifugio Puez \u2013 Popular with day hikers making the brief stroll in for lunch from Passo Gardena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Stage 11 \u2013 Bivacco Feltre-Bodo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Stage 13 \u2013 The remaining hut of the AV2 \u2013 Rifugio Dal Piaz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Campsite close to Val Lasties (in accordance with legend, the dwelling place of witches (and wayfaring middle-aged Australians)) on Stage 5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.thehikinglife.com\/the-hiking-life-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DSC02467-2-scaled.jpg\")
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