Stage 2: Rifugio Biella to Rifugio Fanes
Fanes, Italy
About this stop
Leaving Rifugio Biella, the trail crosses scree fields and enters a high plateau of Dolomite wilderness. This stage is known for its expansive views and geological complexity, passing by fossil-rich rock layers and under stark cliffs. The descent into the Fanes basin reveals glacial lakes and karst sinkholes that mark this protected area.
Hut information
Route and booking notes
Biella also appears as Seekofel Hütte, while Fanes uses its own booking service. Keep the hut names and dates together when comparing confirmations. Check the arrival instructions for each booking before fixing your walking day.
Sources checked 21 September 2026. Confirm opening dates and availability with each hut.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 13.2 km
- Elevation
- 660 meters
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- 4–6 hours
On this route
More of the Via Alta delle Dolomiti
Other stages of the Dolomites hut-to-hut route, hut to hut.