Alta Via 2 of the Dolomites: from Pale di San Martino to Vette Feltrine
Let's Dolomites
- Discover Alta Via No. 2 hiking tour, one of the eight most famous routes connecting the Dolomites' huts
- Join us on an adventure along 'The Path of Legends' in its most adrenaline and wildest part accompanied by our UIAGM local Mountain Guides
- Be enchanted by the costant and unpredictable changes of landscapes that distinguish Alta Via No. 2 and by the solitude of Vette Feltrine, where you can still feel the atmosphere of an exploratory alpinism
Duration 6 days
Difficulty
PROGRAM
Alta Via 2 Dolomites - Guided hut to hut hiking tour
The Alta Via 2 hiking tour in the Dolomites, known as "The Path of Legends", follows a 180km itinerary that goes from north-west towards south-east crossing several dolomitic mountain ranges such as Plose, Putia, Odle, Puez, Sella, Padon, Bocche peak, Pale di San Martino and Alpi Feltrine.
One of the best multi-day hikes in the Dolomites from hut to hut that will lead you to the discovery of the second-half of the "High Route", in its wildest area that runs from Valles Pass to Feltre, walking along the incredible and imposing vertical walls of Pale di San Martino until the vast verdant hollows of Vette Feltrine.
This hiking itinerary - considered as one of the most fascinating in the western Dolomites - runs at an average altitude of 2.100 m with peaks close to 3.000 m and involves some via ferrata sections partly equipped with metal rope.
Program details
- Day 1 - VAL VENEGIA
Ascent: +750m. Descent: -200m. Distance: 7km. Hiking time: 3h30.
At 08:30 meeting with the Mountain Guide and equipment check. Private transfer to Valles Pass (2.032 m) and from there on winding trail you reach the large grassy hollow of Forcella Venegia (2.217 m). After crossing the slopes of Valles peaks, you go up in direction of the unmistakable northern side of Pale di San Martino mountain range towards Mulaz Pass. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.571 m).
- Day 2 - FARANGOLE ROUTE
Ascent: +1250m. Descent: -1400m. Distance: 12km. Hiking time: 8h.
Fom Forcella Margherita (2.655 m), along the northern ridge of Focobon peak, a steep ascent leads you to the rocky balcony of Farangole Pass, the highest point of the itinerary (2.932 m). Going down along the northern slope of Val Grande, after skirting the rocky tower of Torcia, the trail becomes exposed and with short equipped stretches leads to Pian delle Comelle and then to Rifugio Rosetta. Continue across Pale di San Martino plateau, going down steep canals surrounded by vertical walls. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.278 m).
- Day 3 - VAL CANALI
Ascent: +1350m. Descent: -2300m. Distance: 15km. Hiking time: 9h.
Today you climb to Lede Pass (2.695 m) to then descent from the opposite side across a gravelled gully to Minanzio bivouac. A steep slope of rocks and mounds descends into Val Canali. After a rest at Rifugio Treviso, you climb again to Forcella d’Oltro (2.094 m), crossing the slopes of Oltro, Rocchette and Feltrario peaks to then reach Cereda Pass. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (1.369 m).
- Day 4 - INTAIADA
Ascent: +1400m. Descent: -900m. Distance: 13km. Hiking time: 7h.
Towards Comedon Pass (2.067 m) the steep Intaiada trail - following a natural ledge carved into the rock - descents to Feltre bivouac (1.930 m) in the hearth of Pian della Regina at the foot of Piz de Sagron. The trail continues with several ups and down among rocks and low vegetation until the grassy land of Col dei Bechi (1.960 m) and from here you undertake the exposed route "Troi dei Caserin". Dinner and overnight stay in hut (1.718 m).
- Day 5 - VETTE FELTRINE
Ascent: +900m. Descent: -650m. Distance: 13km. Hiking time: 6h.
Todays' route is an intresting leg, as much as severe. You first reach Finestra Pass and then along exposed passages Scarnia peak (2.227 m), where the mountain crossing of Vette Veltrine itself starts. The lanscape offers during sunny days wide views which space until Venice Lagoon. The itinerary - following a pretty flat terrain - reaches in a short time the wide grazing land of Busa delle Vette. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (1.993 m).
- Day 6
Ascent: +0m. Descent: -980m. Distance: 5km. Hiking time: 2h30.
You descent first across pastures and rocks, then zigzagging in the forest, you arrive at Croce d'Aune (1.011 m). Private transfer to San Martino di Castrozza and departure.
Additional clarifications
The program could be changed at the discretion of the Campo Base Team / Mountain Guide (UIAGM certified) based on weather conditions and snow levels, maintaining unaltered, however, the basic structure and the aims of the proposal.
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DATES & PRICES
GROUP DEPARTURES
PRIVATE DEPARTURES
Leave with us and our departing groups. If you do not find the right date for you, contact us, we will try to form a new group that will accompany you on this adventure!
Included services
- 5 nights in mountain hut - dormitory with shared bathroom
- Half board basis
- 6 days with UIAGM local Mountain Guide - English speaking
- Rental of alpine equipment: harness, helmet, longe
- Private transfers (day 1 and day 6)
- Instructions and assistance with logistics
- 24-hour support
Excluded services
- Beverages and extra
- Traveler and cancellation's insurance
- Everything not mentioned
Booking conditions
Group departures
The reservation request is considered a binding agreement. Availability of all services will be checked by our staff, who will provide confirmation by email within 48 working hours.
If there is no availability on the selected dates, the option will be as follows:
- To use the deposit to book another trip
- To choose alternative dates
- To cancel the trip with full refund of the deposit
Private departures
The reservation request is considered a binding agreement. Our staff will contact you withing 48 working hours to confirm the possibility to join the group.
The group departure will be confirmed on reaching the specified minimum number and clients will be informed not less than 21 day before the trip start date.
Should a group departure not reach the minimum number required, the option will be as follows:
- To use the deposit to book another trip
- To confirm the departure with fewer participant possibly adding a supplement
- To use the deposit to book a Self-guided trip
- To cancel the trip with full refund of the deposit
Payment conditions
All services will be confirmed only after having received a 30% deposit (or the full cost in case of “last minute” bookings) of the vacation.
Balance payment is due 21 days before the trip.
We accept the following payment methods: Bank transfer or credit card (Mastercard/ Visa).
Cancellation policy
In case of cancellation the following terms & conditions will be applied:
- 30% of the total price of the trip for cancellations communicated up to 45 days prior to the trip start date
- 70% of the total price of the trip for cancellations communicated from 44 to 30 days prior to the trip start date
- No refund beyond these terms
USEFUL INFO
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Technical Gear
- Backpack
- Bottles for water
- Crampons - free rental on request
- Equipment for via ferrata: ferrata set, harness, helmet - free rental on request
Technical Clothes
- Light cap or bandana
- Shirts or T-shirts
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Rainwear: waterproof jacket + trousers or a cloak or a poncho
- Hiking pants
- Hiking boots (suggested hiking boots in Gore-Tex)
- Half finger gloves
Personal Hygiene Items
- Face mask
- Hand sanitizer
- Towel
- Sleeping bag liner + blanket or summer sleeping bag
- Shower gel/soap, shampoo etc.
Accessories
- Slippers
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen with appropriate UV protection level
- Lip balm with UV protection
- Mobile phone and a charger
- Torch headband
- Euros in cash – credit cards are not accepted in mountain huts
…FURTHER RECCOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Thermal underwear (in cold periods, and based on personal preferences)
- Light gloves (in cold periods, and based on personal preferences)
- First aid kit
- Knife
- Light snack
- Power pack for your mobile phone
REQUIRED TRAVELLING DOCUMENTS
- Identification document/ Passport
- Campo Base Voucher