Hiking 168km in Dolomites Alta Via 2 in 7 days! Lots of via ferrata

[@FoMoeMo]

Thanks for the video! It helps me alot for planning AV2 👍

[@krutainis]

great to hear that, enjoy the hike!

[@musonero]

Nice video and great trekking. A little too fast for me (I'm 70 and I have on my legs GR20, TMB, AV1 Dolomiti, Selvaggio Blu, ..........). You're right: I think it's better not to bring the tent and sleep in the huts but ... I would add 1 kg of safety (via ferrata kit).

[@RoxPana-zs1ok]

Great video!! Do you remember what sections had the “scarier” via Ferrata part? Also, is there a way to avoid this section(s) ?

[@krutainis]

Sorry, don't remember exactly, it was the middle part of the trail. You can avoid the sections, but it will be big detours, through the valleys. Would just get Ferrata gear/harness and go. With gear, it will be easy.

[@nikolett.schvebl]

Great video, congrats!! One thing I'd like to ask if you have booked your nights in the refugios a lot in advance? Or there is a room for spontaneity? :)

[@krutainis]

No, we showed up on the day, it was just two of us, so we always found a spot. but could be harder if you go with a larger group

[@karchercheur2564]

When did you hiked ? How many rainy days did you have ? Which month IS better August or septembre ?

[@krutainis]

We hiked in mid September. I think it was perfect, not too rainy, couple of days, but less people than in August.

[@callumhowarth8057]

Very useful just decided to do this for instead of Alta via 1 based on time constraints

[@tpzlol]

thanks, very useful video

[@waseemhaydar]

Wow that's great video 📹

[@CloudsAndDustAdventures]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. Would you please list the name of the refugio you stayed. Planning to book early for Sept 2025. Thanks.

[@jprender823]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. How were the water options between the rifugios? Or did you carry a full supply each day wehn you headed out? Sorry if I missed that somehwere.

[@krutainis]

would depend on the season. In mid-September there was not much natural available along the way, even if filtered. But most days you'd have village or Refugio along the way at least once, so no need to carry more than 1.5-2l

[@jprender823]

@@krutainis Thanks!

[@SJ-vc2tz]

This video gives a really good impression on what it looks like up there. Did you carry any via ferrata gear?

[@krutainis]

we did not have harnesses etc, just holding with hands to the metal rails. It was dangerous in some spots but overall ok, lots of adrenaline:)

[@Dave-qj1yg]

Earplugs remark is very true!

[@kl-ke9ec]

Hi, very nice vid and very informational. I'm planning to do the first half of the AV2 in September, my Cicerone indicated that from Passo Gardena to Pisciadu/Boe and to Rifugio Castiglioni is about 20KM, however there other online resources seem logged much longer milage, what was your record and what is the actual miles you did? Thanks

[@krutainis]

Hey, you can search my Strava, all the days were recorded there. To see the exact route and distance we did each day. Don't remember each section by heart anymore. As it was 2 years ago, sorry. www.strava.com/activities/5937677758

[@kl-ke9ec]

@@krutainis very cool, thanks so much

[@danielschaaf91]

Hi Ivarss, amazing Video, especially the QandA at the end. How many via ferratas did you have on the way? How many per day roundabout? WOuld you say it were technically easy ferratas? Thanks for your answer in advance!

[@krutainis]

Sorry, missed the question. You have some ferrate section pretty much every day. 2-3 were quite challenging. The others were relatively easy. On the 2-3, I would highly recommend the Ferrata kit (harness and helmet). We went without any extra gear, but it was scary on some bits, just to rely on your hands not slipping:)

[@mortendmortensen]

Great Video. I cannot wait to go myself this september. Did you just book the rifugios, when you arrived, or did you call ahead? Did you ever have problem getting a room? I heard start september should be less crowded. So I hope I can just call ahead in the morning and book for one night at a time. I am not too experienced with hiking so I don't know how much I will be able to do in a day.

[@krutainis]

we just showed up every night, always had space, in sep should be ok, in Aug better to call ahead. good luck and enjoy!

[@madshasselbakken3354]

Hi you say there is no ned to bring camping gear,👍🏻 but it is possible to camp? Nice video all the same👏🏻

[@krutainis]

hey, sorry for late responce. Yes, def there is an option to camp along the way, I did wild camping as official sites were closed due to covid. good luck, enjoy the hike!

[@landfishkragujevac1186]

Hi, I see some offers that are around 1500 euros + "extra" if you want a guide. You say here that you went on your own, do you need to register somewhere at an access point or just start climbing when you arrive. Is there a place where I can leave my bike and other equipment for 10 days?

[@krutainis]

Hey, no need to register. You can definitely do it yourself but would recommend bringing basic via ferrata gear (a harness). Alta Via 2 is not a loop route, so you will have to go back to pick up your gear. There are villages at either end so you can just try to negotiate to leave gear with a guesthouse or something to leave your bike.

[@waseemhaydar]

Excellent 📸

[@FlorenceShekleton]

Amazing video. Do you need a sleeping bag in the refugios?

[@krutainis]

Sorry, just saw it. Yes, it's better to bring a sleeping bag. Some have blankets, some don't, but you need at least a liner as a minimum.

[@kacperrzetelski7581]

Would you mind sharing your itinerary? I see you were sleeping wild, but which huts were you able to reach roughly at the end of each day? I'm planning doing AV2 this summer so that would be really helpful! :)

[@krutainis]

I have recorded all the legs on Strava, if you check my profile there, you will see where we stopped every night. Hope that helps:) www.strava.com/athletes/72149344

[@jdnula]

Hey nice vid! When did you walk it, please?

[@krutainis]

Mid september:)

[@RichardCottinghamn]

From your strava you seemed to have missed my favourite leg of the AV2, r. Boz to r. Del Paz...a stunning day, why?

[@krutainis]

We followed the Alta Via route as per All Trails, I think, seemed to match the official route. There are many beautiful spots in the Dolomites. Can't catch them all:)

[@RichardCottinghamn]

@krutainis Thank you for your reply, its my favourite leg but you are right others are very nice also. I just thought there may have been a reason to miss this part, snow, rockfall, eroded path etc. Great aerial footage and video.

[@krutainis]

@@RichardCottinghamn thanks, there were no real obstacles there when we went. Probably just the slightly different route. Happy hiking!

[@pavelbaikov4397]

Hi Ivar. Thx for vido and info. Could you please share a GPX file, I couldn't find this in your Strava profile. Does via Ferratas implemented in route? or you need to make it as a loop in some section?

[@krutainis]

Its end to end, one way, no loop. Sorry, I don't have GPX, on Strava I recorded each day separate: here is link to day 7: strava.app.link/LzTCHsk4Oob

[@chillbryan]

nice video! did u find it difficult to find place to wild camp in certain areas?

[@krutainis]

not possible to camp everywhere, but there are spots regularly, you will be fine:)

[@moulayderissy5445]

Thanks great video bro

[@terefloriano3499]

Shou de bola muito lindo

[@kl-ke9ec]

Did you bring via Ferrata kit?

[@krutainis]

no, we went without but would recommend bringing. less stressful:)

[@janisgruntmanis1608]

Jaudīgi!!!

[@mikec4229]

Ok, want do this solo in < 4 days, light-n-fast !!!

[@krutainis]

hmm, not sure this route is for 4 days, but you go, good luck!

[@mikec4229]

@@krutainis A friend is solo right now...section 8,9 coming, wonder if anything to watch out. For elite ultra runners, this can be done in 24h, imho

[@chillbryan]

Were there enough places to get water?

[@krutainis]

yup, just carry at last 2l with you at all times and you will be fine

[@massimilianoporreca2594]

You need an helmet and a ferrata kit

[@krutainis]

Agree, we just did not know the exposure in advance, so had to do without. Most people are going with the kit.

[@Marcus-qt9bm]

Via ferrata without kit: bad example. Don't imitate this dude. Here in Italy many falls from vie ferrate, some fatal.

[@krutainis]

Hi Marcus, I'm not advocating going on via Ferrata without the kit. I also mentioned it in the Q&A and comments. We did not know there would be so many sections of it on Alta Via and did not want to cancel the hike. We took less tricky sections where we could. If we'd do it again, we would def take the kit. Happy hiking!