Alta Via nr. 2 - Pale di San Martino (stage 8)

Feltre

The Rifugio Piaz is the last rifugio of the Altavia n.2. It is located at 1993 m. of altitude, and is part of the Feltre Peaks and the National Park of the Belluno Dolomites. The area is famous for the presence of particular flora, counting some endemic flowers and plants of the location, for the abundant fauna and the breathtaking view on Venice and the laguna. The last lap of the Altavia n.2 starts at the Rifugio Dal Piaz with path n. 801, which descends to the Croce D'Aune Pass. The trail doesn't encounter any difficulties and gives the chance to observe the Feltre Valley in many points, with amazing panoramas. Arrive at Croce D'Aune Pass, descend to Pedavena and then reach Feltre. The last part of the path, 15 km on asphalted road can be done with public transportation ( the bus runs only twice a day from the Croce d'Aune Pass to Pedavena, and every 30 min. from Pedavena to Feltre) or with a taxi. In alternative, from the Croce d'Aune Pass you can continue walking to Pedavena on thematic paths of the Nationa Park of Belluno Dolomites, which offer a breathtaking views and the chance to keep walking on natural terrain instead of asphalt (detailed maps of this trip are provided in the Rifugio).