• Distance: Approx. 160 km
• Duration: Two weeks
• Start: Brixen (Bressanone)
• End: Croce d'Aune
• Difficulty: Strenuous

Italy's Alta Via 2, stretching around 160 km, is a challenging trek that takes you deep into the more remote areas of the Dolomites. Typically completed in two weeks, it's recommended for experienced trekkers due to its rugged terrain and occasional via ferrata sections.

Starting from Brixen in South Tyrol and concluding in Croce d'Aune, the AV2 offers less crowded paths than Alta Via 1 and a more rugged experience, winding through quieter parts of the Dolomites.

Notable highlights include the Pale di San Martino, the largest plateau in the Dolomites, and the awe-inspiring Marmolada, the highest peak in the range. As on Alta Via 1, you can expect to find comfortable accommodation in the form of mountain huts, known as "rifugios", and camping is also an option in certain areas.