Hut-to-Hut Hiking Dolomites: Your Summer

Alta Via 2 is the wilder and more challenging Dolomites classic, made for experienced hikers who love sharp ridgelines, exposed terrain, and true alpine adventure. Starting in Brixen (Bressanone), this legendary high route cuts deep into the heart of the Dolomites, crossing impressive passes like Passo Gardena and Passo San Pellegrino, before reaching the rugged Pale di San Martino massif. Along the way, expect steep climbs, optional via ferrata sections, and high-alpine trails beneath towering limestone walls, with nights in iconic rifugios such as Rifugio Genova, Resciesa, Treviso, and Volpi al Mulaz. Whether you choose the short 3-day section, the 6-day northern half, or the full 12-day crossing to Croce d’Aune, Alta Via 2 delivers pure Dolomites intensity with unforgettable views on every stage.

Welcome to the Pale di San Martino the largest and most rugged massif in the Dolomites, and home to some of the most dramatic limestone scenery in Italy. The Palaronda Trek takes you deep into this high-alpine world of sharp ridgelines, rocky plateaus, and legendary viewpoints. Expect towering peaks like Cima Vezzana and Cimon della Pala, the iconic “Matterhorn of the Dolomites,” plus unforgettable stages across the Palaronda ridge itself where the landscape feels wild, bold, and beautifully exposed. With nights in classic rifugios like Rifugio Rosetta and Rifugio Treviso, this is Dolomites trekking at its most cinematic: fewer crowds, bigger drama, and pure Pale di San Martino magic.

The Dolorama Weg is one of the best beginner-friendly hut-to-hut treks in the Dolomites: scenic, steady, and never too technical. While Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2 steal most of the spotlight, Dolorama lets you discover a quieter side of the mountains wide alpine meadows, forest trails, and constant panoramas of Dolomite limestone towers. Over 4 or 5 days you’ll cover the classic 61-kilometer route in relaxed stages, hiking along well-marked T2 trails through South Tyrol’s ridges and valleys. Expect big views, cozy rifugios, and that perfect first hut-to-hut rhythm: hiking in the morning, arriving early, and spending the afternoon enjoying the mountains from the hut terrace.

The Alta Via di Capra is a compact hut-to-hut adventure that starts and ends in Cortina d’Ampezzo and takes you straight to two of the Dolomites’ biggest highlights: Cinque Torri and Croda da Lago. Many hikers dream of walking Alta Via 1, but it often sells out early this trek gives you the same iconic scenery, without committing to a full week. Expect panoramic ridgelines, dramatic limestone towers, and classic rifugio nights in the heart of the Dolomites. It’s challenging but not overly technical: perfect for experienced hikers, or beginners who don’t mind being pushed a little.