Dolomiti Friulane

A hut-to-hut trek in the Dolomites is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a chance to taste one of Italy’s most distinctive mountain cuisines. In this region, Italian cooking meets Tyrolean tradition, shaped by alpine life, long winters, and generations of farming in high valleys. The result is a food culture built around hearty, practical dishes made from simple ingredients like bread, cheese, cured meats, and seasonal fruit, often served warm and filling after a long day on the trail. Whether you stop at a rifugio for lunch or settle in for dinner after a summit hike, the Dolomites offer comforting classics with a story behind them. From speck and canederli to sweet apple strudel, many recipes reflect the blend of cultures that defines South Tyrol and Trentino. Add a glass of vin brulé or a small grappa to finish, and you’ll quickly see why eating here feels like part of the trekking experience, not just something you do in between hikes.

The Alta Via 2 is the longest and most demanding of the Dolomites' legendary high routes, running roughly 160 km from Bressanone in the north to Feltre in the south across 12 walking stages. Where the Alta Via 1 follows a more straightforward ridgeline, the Alta Via 2 plunges into wilder terrain, crosses exposed passes, and threads through several unavoidable via ferrata sections that require a head for heights and the right gear. The result is a route that rewards experienced hikers with scenery and solitude that few trails in Europe can match. At Bookatrekking, we take care of every rifugio booking along the way, including half board, so you arrive at each hut with a confirmed bed and a warm meal waiting. The hut-to-hut hiking Dolomites experience is what we do best: you get offline navigation, GPX files and a live weather forecast per hut through our app, and we handle the logistics that would otherwise take weeks to sort out yourself.

Experience the Alta Via 1 through the Dolomites — without worrying about route planning or booking your mountain huts. Planning your Alta Via 1 itinerary is the first real step toward one of the most spectacular multi-day hikes in Europe. From the emerald shores of Lago di Braies to the quieter southern valleys above Belluno, the Alta Via 1 takes you through the heart of the Dolomites — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — on a journey that mixes wild alpine scenery with warm rifugio hospitality every single night. We have helped thousands of hikers book this route. This guide covers everything: the full itinerary with accurate stage data, route options, costs, difficulty, gear, weather, and when to go.