Take on the Dolomites Alta Via 2 with a local mountain guide. Over nine days, you'll hike north to south over high limestone plateaus, summit Piz Boé, and explore the valleys beneath Marmolada. With five nights in authentic mountain huts, this is a challenging adventure for experienced hikers who enjoy long days and sustained climbs. Ready to lace up?
Highlights
- Challenge yourself on a 9-day guided hut-to-hut adventure on the rugged Alta Via 2 of the Dolomites
- Explore the rocky plateaus of Puez-Odle and trek across the Sella Massif
- Reach Piz Boé at 3,152m / 10,341' for awe-inspiring views across the Dolomites
- Follow historic trading paths and hike beneath Marmolada's “Queen of the Dolomites," towering south face
- Spend 5 nights in traditional mountain huts
- Enjoy 3 nights in excellent 3 star hotels in Alta Badia and Val di Fassa
Itinerary
Ready for a hiking adventure with a little more altitude? This nine-day guided journey follows sections of the Alta Via 2 in the Dolomites, linking Alta Badia with the valleys beneath Marmolada and Val di Fassa.-
Day 1
Arrive in Alta Badia
Welcome to Alta Badia! Make your way to Corvara and settle into your hotel beneath the steep walls of Sassongher. This mountain village is your base for the first two nights, giving you time to find your feet before heading higher.
Depending on your arrival time, head out to explore the village or enjoy a relaxed afternoon with the mountains in view. You'll meet your guide tomorrow morning, ready for your first day on the trail. Private arrival transfers are available on request. -
Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)
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Day 2
Hike in the Puez-Odle Natural Park
Meet your mountain guide and take a transfer to the start of today's hike. You're heading into Puez-Odle Natural Park, where narrow rock towers give way to broad limestone plateaus. Climb through rocky mountain passes, then follow an undulating trail toward a rifugio where you can stop for lunch. The scenery changes throughout the day, from pale, stony slopes to greener pastures as you descend toward Colfosco. There's time for a refreshment stop before returning to Corvara for another night in your hotel. It's a full first day, with plenty of climbing and a long descent to get your hiking legs working.Hiking: Approximately 6-7 hours | 15.6 km / 9.7 miles Ascent: 595m / 1,951' Descent: 1,194m / 3,916' -
Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)
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Day 3
Hike onto the Sella Massif
Today, your hut-to-hut adventure begins. Leave Corvara with your guide and hike toward the Pisciadù waterfalls before climbing into the Sella Massif. The trail rises through Val di Mesdì, with steep limestone walls drawing your eyes upward. As you gain height, the valley opens below you, and the landscape becomes rockier, leading to your mountain hut on the Sella's northern terraces. At 2,585m / 8,481', tonight's rifugio sits beside a small turquoise lake. Settle in, take in the view, and enjoy your first evening in the mountains. With more than 1,000m / 3,281' of climbing behind you, dinner will be welcome.
Hiking: Approximately 4-5 hours | 6.8 km / 4.2 miles- Ascent: 1,064m / 3,490' -
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 4
Reach the Summit of Piz Boé
Start early for a demanding day across the high ground of the Sella Massif. Your guide leads you up a steep, rocky valley and onto a broad limestone plateau, with views down into the valleys below. After a series of climbs and descents, tackle the final ascent to Piz Boé. At 3,152m / 10,341', this is the highest summit of the Sella Massif and the high point of your adventure. Take a break, look out across the surrounding peaks, and enjoy the moment you've worked for. A steep, rocky descent brings you to tonight's rifugio, perched above the valley on a natural rock balcony. If the sky is clear, look out for the early light on the surrounding mountain walls tomorrow morning.Hiking: Approximately 5-6 hours | 7.5 km / 4.7 miles Ascent: 758m / 2,486' Descent: 823m / 2,700' -
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 5
Follow the Viel del Pan Toward Marmolada
Fuel up at breakfast for your longest hiking day. You'll begin beneath the walls of the Sella Massif, following rocky trails and sections of scree before joining the Viel del Pan, or "Way of the Bread." Once used by flour merchants trading between the valleys, this historic path now offers a memorable approach to Marmolada. As you hike, the Dolomites' highest mountain fills more of the view, rising above the blue-green waters of Lake Fedaia. Stop along the way for lunch, then continue down a narrower, rocky trail toward the lake and your next mountain stay. Your transferred duffel bag will be waiting here, giving you access to fresh supplies midway through the adventure.
Hiking: Approximately 7-8 hours | 16.4 km / 10.2 miles Ascent: 965m / 3,165' Descent: 1,458m / 4,782' -
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 6
Hike Beneath Marmolada into Val Contrin
Proposal
After a short transfer to Malga Ciapela, follow your guide through woodland and alpine pastures toward Valle Ombreta. Known as the "Valley of Shade," it sits beneath Marmolada's imposing south face. The climb builds steadily, passing mountain farms before the valley opens around you. Pause at a rifugio beneath the cliffs, with views stretching east toward Civetta and Pelmo. The next section is more demanding as you climb toward a high pass at 2,702m / 8,864'. From the top, descend into Val Contrin and continue to your mountain hut. After a day with substantial climbing, settle in for a hearty dinner and a quieter evening.Hiking: Approximately 6 hours | 10.6 km / 6.6 miles Ascent: 1,283m / 4,208' Descent: 693m / 2,273' -
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 7
Cross Val de le Cirelle
Leave the green pastures around your rifugio and climb toward Val de le Cirelle. Trees and grass gradually give way to a broad, stony basin framed by rugged peaks. Your guide leads the way up to a mountain pass at 2,683m / 8,802', where the route opens onto the slopes beyond. A series of switchbacks takes you down through loose scree, calling for steady footing rather than a rush to the bottom. Lower down, the scenery softens into the meadows of Fuciade, dotted with traditional hay barns. Continue to your final mountain accommodation in the San Pellegrino area and enjoy one more evening before tomorrow's return to the valley.Hiking: Approximately 5 hours | 11.2 km / 7.0 miles Ascent: 700m / 2,296' Descent: 810m / 2,656' -
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 8
Hike to Passo Valles
There's one more mountain day ahead. Set out with your guide through a landscape of pastures, woodland, and scattered hay barns, following the route from your overnight accommodation. Climb toward an open crest, where the views shift to the darker rocks of the Lagorai range. It's a different side of the Dolomites from the pale limestone plateaus you crossed earlier in the week. Pause at a mountain hut before descending to meet your private transfer. Then it's back to hotel comforts in Val di Fassa. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and celebrate seven hiking days, five mountain-hut nights, and a summit to remember.
Hiking: Approximately 4 hoursDistance and elevation gain depend on the confirmed overnight accommodation and route -
Hotel in Val di Fassa (B,D)
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Day 9
Breakfast and Departure
Savor breakfast, soak in the views, and depart whenever you’re ready. Until next time!
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Hike - Moderate to ChallengingDemanding days with 4-8 hours of hiking, averaging 10-16 km / 6-10 miles per day. Elevation gains up to 300-900m / 1,000-3,000', often on steep, rugged trails, scree slopes, or uneven single-tracks that require good balance and sure footing. The pace is steady but comfortable, with breaks for water and snacks. May include one or more nights in mountain rifugios, carrying a light overnight pack. Trekking poles strongly recommended. Daily activities are not optional, and vehicle support is limited.
Necessary Equipment – Not Provided
- Footwear
- Lightweight or mid-weight hiking boots (waterproof, sturdy, with ankle support)
- Trail running shoes (for trail running trips—not road-running shoes)
- Long-sleeved synthetic or cotton shirt
- Short-sleeved synthetic or cotton T-shirts
- Regular underwear (synthetics recommended)
- Medium-weight synthetic jacket
- Quick-drying full-length pants
- Shorts
- Lightweight Gore-Tex or equivalent rain/wind jacket and pants
- Baseball cap or wide-brimmed sun hat
- Bandanna
- Daypack (20L for hotel-based trips; 35L for hut-to-hut trips)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Water bottle (1-1.5 quart) or hydration system
- Trekking poles (recommended for knee support and stability)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) and lip balm
- Personal first-aid kit
- Toiletry kit
- Lightweight socks (liner socks and synthetic athletic socks)
- Silk sleeping bag liner (required for rifugio dormitory accommodation)
- Small amount of laundry detergent for handwashing
- Ziploc bags for organization
- Gloves and a warm hat (for high-altitude hikes)
- 3/4-finger leather gloves (for via ferrata)
- Ace bandage or brace for knee/ankle support
- Spare prescription glasses or contact lenses
- Camera with extra batteries or charger
- Swimsuit (some hotels have pools and saunas)
- Casual clothes for evenings
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2 nights’ accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Alta Badia
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