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The Alta Via 2 is a physically demanding trail. It is approximately 180 km long, with a total combined altitude gain of and loss of approximately 23,000 meters. Some sections of the route are exposed or steep. Although no specific mountaineering skills are required, hikers must have a good head for
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Ferrata equipment is recommended in these sections. Some of these Via Ferrata sections can be bypassed if desired. Experience of walking in mountain country is vital and, because mountain weather can change very rapidly, and hikers should be suitably prepared.
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The trail can be partitioned into sections in many ways, depending on fitness and the route variants chosen. The following is a popular 13-day itinerary. All distances and hiking times are approximate.
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may be needed as the glacier is quite steep. Hikers who are not prepared or not willing to take along the needed equipment can take the alternative route which bypasses
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The trail passes through various mountain ranges including Plose-Putia, Puez-Odle, Sella, Marmolada, Pale di San
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The route is nicknamed "The High Route of the legends" and indeed with the exception of its initial and final segments, it maintains an altitude of at least 1300 meters.
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The entire journey usually takes between 12-15 days. Most hikers walk the trail from north to south, which is the way the route is described in the most guidebooks.
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Alta Via 2 is a hut to hut trail, so that each section ends with a hut or rifugi, that offers food and accommodation. Most rifugi are owned and managed by
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The trail is well marked with red and white paint splashes, cairns, and occasional dark blue triangular symbols containing the number '2'.
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Guide to trekking Italy's Alta Via 2, with AV3–6 in brief
821:"The Dolomites "Alta Via" n.2 Or the Way of Legends"
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744:Dolomites Trekking - Alta Via 1 & Alta Via 2
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719:"Dolomites High Route n. 2"
660:Rifugio Puez to Rifugio Boè
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767:Ardito, Stefano (1994).
645:Some Alta Via 2 sections
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876:Hiking trails in Italy
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870:Categories
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705:References
633:Alta Via 4
628:Alta Via 3
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131:Alta via 2
105:Difficulty
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