Total Distance:
100+ km
Terrain:
Alpine ridges, Singletrack
Highlights:
Puez-Odle Natural Park, Running past Marmolada
The Dolomites, a jewel of the European Alps and UNESCO world heritage site, also serve as an alpine running mecca for those brave enough to get off the beaten path. This area is a true trail runner paradise with thousands of kilometres of single-track trail connecting stunning villages to alpine refuges and multicoloured, jagged rock massifs.
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Join Ross Berg, IFMGA Mountain Guide to tackle the stunning and challenging Alta Via 2. Connecting iconic Tirolian villages Bressanone to Croce d'Aune passing through the Puez-Odle Natural Park and, of course, the legendary and highest mountain the Dolomites: Marmolada. We will be running either from small villages or from alpine refuge to refuge over 8 days and 7 nights.
100+ km
Alpine ridges, Singletrack
Puez-Odle Natural Park, Running past Marmolada
Do you like alpine views, alpine refuges, Italian food and trail running? Well...
This is a challenging trip! 7 days of alpine running covering some serious ground each day. It would be best if you were prepared to run 15 - 25km per day with up to 1500m of elevation gain.
All participants are requested to fill out our questionnaire to ensure this trip will be suitable. We recommend that participants have completed trail marathons and are very comfortable running on challenging trails.
Dubbed the Alta Via delle Leggende” (High route of Legends)
We are taking our style to the Alta Via 2, one of the most beautiful and challenging classic dolomites hut to hut trails. With a total of 160km of trail linking valley hotels, alpine refuges and high passes up to 3000m, we will pick the best selection to fit the group's ability and conditions.
Ability to run consistent 15 - 20km days
Previous trail running experience
Comfort with alpine weather and understanding of proper layering
