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Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta
Distance 185 km 285 km
Elevation gain 8,825 m —
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from November to November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta: which should you hike?

At 285 km, Via Francigena - 01 Valle d'Aosta is the longer route — roughly 100 km more than Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 (185 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.