Last Updated on 3 September 2026
Following the standard AV2 route entirely, today is slightly longer than the previous day’s leisurely stroll, with the sweaty and occasionally cable-protected climb up to Passo del Comedon presenting the greatest obstacle. Once over the pass, descend through wildflower-dusted meadows and lush green mountains, savouring the peaceful setting and the feel of an almost entirely different mountain range from the arid, rocky trailscapes that characterised AV2 initially.
The day concludes at idyllic Rifugio Boz— tucked amongst rolling green hills, it feels more like a traditional Italian farmhouse than an alpine hut. With precious little foot traffic beyond fellow AV2 hikers and a few local cows, it’s the perfect place to enjoy one last peaceful evening in the mountains.
This comprehensive guide to Day 11 of Alta Via 2 contains detailed section times, route recommendations, adventurous side trips, via ferrata, and heaps of insider tips— use it to plan your hike & then refer back on the trail so you always know what to expect!
All my AV2 knowledge in one place: Alta Via 2: complete hiking + via ferrata route guide
Alta Via 2: Day 11 overview
- Trail hours: 6.5hrs
- Distance: 13km
- Elevation gain & loss: 1320m gain & 980m loss
- Huts: Rifugio Boz
*Trail times reflect the time we spent hiking, excluding extended breaks where we removed our backpacks to eat lunch, relax on the summit, or otherwise luxuriate along the trail. These figures are best used to understand realistic minimum hiking times between major waypoints, but we recommend factoring in 1-2hrs of additional time every day to properly enjoy the route!
Passo Cereda to Passo del Comedon (3hrs)
Leaving Passo Cereda, the trail begins with a gentle uphill along a wide road before transitioning onto a pleasant trail after about 20min. Following a brief but steep descent into the forest, continue along a wide undulating path before turning sharply right to climb through the trees towards today’s high point at Passo del Comedon.
About 2hrs into the hike, cross a scree field that finally affords a bit of shade and then ascend via occasional cables and a lot of rock towards the high point. Depending on your comfort level, you may want to put on gear for this, as it’s fairly vertical!
The steepest part of the climb lasts about an hour and it’s important to keep an eye on the red markers (as well as the GPS) to avoid straying into the dirty gully on the far right. My parents managed to get off-route here and said it was truly miserable, while my climb farther to the left was definitely manageable.
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The valley floor appears impossibly far below as you continue ascending, but just over 3hrs after departing Passo Cereda and you should finally crest over windy Passo del Comedon at 2,130m.
Passo del Comedon to Bivvaco Feltre (30min)
Dropping off the other side of Passo del Comedon, follow a trail to the right and begin descending steeply into a rocky basin. The bivouac is visible below— 2 red shelters equipped with 20 beds between them, blankets, a stove, and some basic cookwear.
A few minutes farther down the trail, there are several water sources where you can fill up (still recommended to use a filter).
Bivvaco Feltre to Rifugio Boz (3hrs)
From the bivouac, there’s a small bit of downhill before you begin a sweaty uphill climb through the bushes, reaching the soaring views of Col dei Bech at 1,960m around 45min later.
Here, the trail levels out beautifully for the next hour, traversing around the hillsides, more or less maintaining elevation on a comfortable trail until Passo di Mura.
Eventually, wrap around to a junction at Passo di Mura, from which it’s a pleasant 10min drop through the grassy meadows to Rifugio Boz.
Night 11: Rifugio Boz
By this point on AV2, the day hikers have disappeared entirely and even many of the thru-hikers have dropped off, making Rifugio Boz one of the quietest and most intimate huts on the entire trail. Dinner is served family-style around just two tables in the tiny dining room, creating a wonderfully warm and communal atmosphere.
The owners have a small paddock nearby and told us that they only have to kill 1 cow each year to provide all the meat served in the hut, especially since they accompany the meal so generously with polenta, an enormous block of grilled cheese, and a delicious cabbage salad— among my very favourite hut dinners! Reserve Rifugio Boz.
- Rooms: 28€ (dorm) OR 58€ half board
- Food: half board only, limited food & drink menu
- Showers: 5€ for 25L of water
- Connectivity: Wifi, no reception
- Alpine club discount: -13.5€ room only OR -10€ half board
For more information on what to expect in a mountain hut & how to prepare for your stay: Everything you need to know about mountain huts (rifugi) in the Italian Dolomites
Read more about Alta Via 2
- start here ->Detailed AV2 Route Guide
- Alta Via 2 (day 1): Bressanone to Rifugio Genova + Via Ferrata Sass di Putia
- Alta Via 2 (day 2): Rifugio Genova to Rifugio Puez + Via Ferrata Piz Duleda
- Alta Via 2 (day 3): Rifugio Puez to Rifugio Pisciadú + Via Ferrata Gran Cir, Piz da Cir V, Brigata Tridentina
- Alta Via 2 (day 4): Rifugio Pisciadú to Piz Boè + Cima Pisciadú
- Alta Via 2 (day 5): Piz Boè to Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada
- Alta Via 2 (day 6): Lago di Fedaia to San Pellegrino + Via Ferrata delle Trincee
- Alta Via 2 (day 7): Passo San Pellegrino to Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz
- Alta Via 2 (day 8): Rifugio Mulaz to Rifugio Pradidali
- Alta Via 2 (day 9): Rifugio Pradidali to Rifugio Treviso + Via Ferrata Porton & Nico Gusella
- Alta Via 2 (day 10): Rifugio Treviso to Passo Cereda + Via Ferrata Canalone
- Alta Via 2 (day 11): Passo Cereda to Rifugio Boz
- Alta Via 2 (day 12): Rifugio Boz to Croce d’Aune
- navigate confidently on & off the trail ->AV2 adventure route GPS map! (updated Sept 2026)
