The dolomites are one of my favorite places to hike, because of the scenery, the many mountaintop refugi that serve lunch, and the fact that the ski lifts take hikers up the mountain throughout summertime. Jan 11, 2008 via ferrata in the italian dolomites via ferrata are, in effect, a range of protected scrambling routes, comprised of skilfully installed fixed cables, ladders and gorgespanning bridges, which. Part of a twovolume set of guides to the dolomite via ferratas. Cortina is an openair rock climbing area, a paradise for climbers. Via ferrata routes in alta badia discover 7 breathtaking excursions. From children to expert climbers, almost anyone in a good physical condition can climb a via ferrata. The via ferrate are climbing routes with fixed cables and ladders, and by using a climbing harness with two short ropes with locking carabiners, its possible to.
Italian dolomites via ferrata hut to hut sierra mountain. On your second dolomite via ferrata, you approach the most widely televised spot of the dolomites the cablebridge known from the movie cliffhanger starring ole stallone. The choice of vie ferrate in the dolomites is infinitely varied, from the shortest and least demanding ferrata to the most difficult ones, which require a more thorough level of physical fitness. If you want route labels to be drawn on the map, select the appropriate checkbox in the green bar. Jan 18, 2018 the dolomites are one of the most beautiful places to hike in the world. The metal wires, interspersed with breathtaking ladders and unlikely suspension bridges, provide aerial assault courses which combine the thrill of an ascent on rock with the. Via ferrata, or the iron way as it is directly translated, is the network of iron cables and. Located in northern italy, and representing a true mix of italian and austrian culture, the dolomites contain climbing of every shape and size. This inspiring landscape, located near the italyaustria border, was industrialized during world war 1, to create a way for troops to move easily across extremely rugged mountain terrain to mobilize.
From here we walk for an hour to get to the start of the via ferrata that will take us to the tuckett hut. Via ferratas in the italian dolomites great for beginners. This via ferrata manual show you in some minutes the basic technic and the modern equipments for this amazing climbing activity. The dolomites offer many alpine activities, which are supplied locally by third parties, many of whom we know well. Via ferrata is a key dolomites attraction and we are in the greatest concentration of via ferrata in the world. Nov 04, 2017 by used to it, he was referring to the exposure, the physical exertion, and the process of using via ferrata kit and techniques to make our way across the fabulous via ferrata routes that are so popular in this part of the dolomites. There are a number of guidebooks covering via ferrata in the dolomites. A mountain guide can help you choose the right itinerary for you, provide the necessary equipment.
Todays trip starts at 2,215 meters where you hop on a chairlift and take a ride to lorenzi hut. Particularly wellknown is the historic climbing area of the 5 torri, where the climbing group of the cortina scoiattoli squirrels was created back in 1939. While you can find via ferrata around the globe, most were built solely for tourism. The essence of a modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically every 3 to 10 metres fixed to the rock. Via ferrate in the dolomites, italy august 20 mountain. We spent two weeks in the dolomites in 2011 and we found the dolomites guides from cicerone press fantastic for planning and while traveling.
The dolomites were an obvious destination for our trip, since they are literally the birthplace of via ferrata. Via ferrata cortina is a multiday modular program around the amazing and famous cortina dampezzo area, part of the eastern dolomites. On this page, youll find documented the vie ferrate that i personally have climbed in the italian dolomites. Can anyone recommend a place to base ourselves or accommodation. Ferrate and dolomites, two words for one amazing activity. Via ferrata trips expert local guides dolomite mountains.
A comprehensive set of guide pages, route descriptions, interactive maps, and ratings. From our rifugio sasso piatto you start to the most beautiful via ferratas in the dolomites. This trip is fully booked but we may be holding spaces without payment. In the dolomites, there are routes for every level. For the descent you climb down val setus back to passo gardena. However, this experience dolomites hiking via ferrata, departing from crespano del grappa is something special because it will take you to discover a trail which was used in world war 1. The area is particularly renowned for its via ferrata, cabled routes predating the great war which give superb access to some of the worlds most striking summits. From the campo carlo magni car park we catch the groste cable car up to the stoppani hut 2216m. The via ferrata information aspects are fundamental to organize your holiday in the dolomites. Climbing a via ferrata in the dolomites with the local mountain guide is a unique experience. This consists of a protective helmet, a climbing harness, ferrata gloves and a ferrata set. Via ferrata dolomites mountime arco mountain guide. Some thoughts on hiking in the dolomites and via ferrata. In addition to the equipment recommended for any type of mountain trekking suitable clothing, robust footwear, backpack, first aid kit, food and drink, to ensure your safety when moving along a via ferrata route you need specific equipment.
We were mostly hiking hut to hut, but my husband also did one via ferrata and hopes to do more on our trip this year. Perhaps, you even have some climbing experience and are crazy about rock faces that would take years to attempt with traditional climbing gear. Our cortina dolomites via ferrata hut trek begins from cortina dampezzo and is most easily reached from venice airport. This via ferrata demands a lot of mountain experience. Via ferrata protected climbing paths in the dolomites. All necessary informaion, map, gps download, time, altitude, pictures and rating. Catinaccio rock climbs and via ferrata val di fassa marmolada. Ifmga certified mountain guide etienne wants to guide through the exciting roda di vael via ferrata where you can view the incredible dolomites of italy.
With via ferrata, i can belay myself using a vf lanyard to a logical stopping point, then belay the kids up. Guidebook to 77 via ferrata routes in the italian dolomites in the southern regions, brenta and garda. Via ferrata in the dolomites cortina dampezzo forum. Here you find information about the dolomites via ferrata that you are interested climb. The via ferrate are climbing routes with fixed cables and ladders, and by using a climbing harness with two short ropes with locking carabiners, its possible to safely climb exposed routes without technical climbing. The via ferrata italian for iron way is a mountain route equipped with steel cables, ladders, and other fixed anchors, for example wooden walkways and suspended bridges. A climbing harness and climbing helmet, together with a via ferrata lanyard which is used to connect the harness to the steel rope or cable which is the usual form of protection on a via ferrata. View from via ferrata ivano dibona in the dolomites dreamstime via ferrata is italian for iron way and it was here in the dolomites that the idea to create paths along the sides of clifffaces using iron cables and ladders was first widely used.
Via ferrata in the dolomites, alta badia, gardena, marmolada discover with us the most beautiful via ferrata in the dolomites. The cable and other fixtures, such as iron rungs stemples, pegs, carved steps, and ladders and bridges, provide both footings and. Via ferrata classic is the original award winning product suitable for most ages and abilities. Most popular is the cortina express bus which leaves at a variety of times daily in high season from midjune until midsept and then fewer services in in the shoulder season starting mid september. A via ferrata is a protected climbing route bolted directly into the rock, which is usually composed of metal ladders or steps, suspension bridges and zip wires. The via ferrata bolverlugli constructed in 1970 by mountain guides from san martino di castrozza ascends the cimon della pala the matterhorn of the dolomites as far as the bivouac fiamme gialle at 3,005 m.
Ferrate a cortina a via ferrata guide, translated into english covering cortina dampezzo and immediate surrounding area. The 1km drop on francesco berti via ferrata this descent, the most exhilarating of my life, was a whole new way of experiencing the dolomites, that magnificent mountain range in northern italy. This guidebook, via ferratas of the italian dolomites volume 2, is the second in a series of two published by cicerone press, which now fully replaces the previous cicerone guidebook, scrambles in the dolomites, adding many new routes through the southern, brenta and lake garda areas. The best starting point for your trip will depend on which climbing area you plan to visit. Planning to head back for a second week of via ferrata in the dolomites in july. One of the easiest via ferrata in the brenta dolomites. The via ferrata italian for iron way is a mountain route equipped with steel cables, ladders, and other fixed anchors, for example wooden walkways and suspended bridges the artificial equipment renders feasible an exposed route even to the inexperienced climber, and allows those not versed in climbing technique to hike on ledges, climb vertical walls, and reach the peaks of mountains. Via ferrata alfredo benini, brenta dolomites via ferrata. The best practical handbook for via ferrata in the dolomites. A via ferrata italian for iron road, plural vie ferrate or in english via ferrata is a protected climbing route found in the alps and certain other locations. Via ferratas of the italian dolomites volume 1 cicerone. Walkers, scramblers and climbers who have a head for heights and a sense of adventure will all enjoy this via ferrata holiday to the dolomites. The departure reference for this tour is via 0220 this tour begins on sat 11 jul and departs on sat 18 jul. This is the perfect trip for walkers who enjoy scrambling and are looking for a new challenge.
Customized via ferrata trips in the dolomites, alps, or. We offer extensive support for via ferrata, which is a key attraction. A few basic items of equipment are needed for safe via ferrata climbing. Flexible because you can choose from 2 to 10 days of via ferrata trekking. Climbers wear a harness and clip themselves onto a cable that follows the path. Ettore bovero ferrata col rosa 2,160m we start out with a short but quite technical ferrata. Following the original miners route to the top of the mountain, via ferrata classic is not as challenging or demanding as the via ferrata xtreme.
Via ferrata, the ultimate climbing experience in the dolomites. Taking us each day on classic routes in the craggy mountains of the sexten dolomites, our expert local mountain guides teach us all we. Originally built to assist military movements during wwi, via ferrata are protected scrambling routes, comprised of fixed cables, ladders and gorgespanning bridges, which assist your ascent of dramatic massifs, after which you can. The best target for your holiday in the dolomites, a customised via ferrata course days. Ascending through the dolomites is like climbing through a living museum. Each icon can be clicked and expanded into an info bubble about that route. Via ferrata in the dolomites and val gardena, italy. Dolomites were wealthy members of the british or german nobility. If you leave the via ferrata, you will head up the standard route for cima falkner uiaa grade 1, yds 5. Majestic dolomite peaks, unique via ferratas in the dolomites, a comfortable alpine hut with good beds and excellent cuisine. In cortina dampezzo and the whole dolomites range there are various via ferratas and equipped paths that have no rivals, as for their beauty and diversity. This is a fullyinteractive, scrollable and zoomable locator map for the dolomites, with an icon shown for each ferrata route in my database i. Rock climbs and via ferrata rockfax climbing guide series.
You will discover the authentic spirit and traditions of the dolomites via ferrata with hut to hut treks well organised only as the local people can do. In fact, although you may have heard of via ferrata installations in other parts of the world, this mountain range in northern italy is from where the term. An interactive via ferrata map is a useful tool for planning a trip and routes are also listed by mountain group and name. Via ferrata virgins getting started at via ferrata the. And now you can test yourself on one of our ropelined trails, to be able to look at the world from on high and to achieve, with your own strength. Indeed, the dolomites is the ultimate home of via ferrata. If you look up to admire the view, you will see, to the south, cima brenta, which is the second tallest mountain of the group at 3,150 meters 10,335 ft. More specific programs and thematic informations are available in my dedicated web page. It is easy to focus so much on climbing a via ferrata that you dont clip past one of the pins that connects the cable to the mountain.
The via ferrata of the dolomites were born of historical origin, and only more recently have a history of recreational climbing. Mar 03, 2016 this dolomites rock climbing guidebook covers everything you need for a climbing trip regardless of ability, whether it be sport, trad, via ferrata. Return to the stoppani hut on the hiking trail and then catch the cable car back to. Take your place in a friendly guesthouse and prepare for supper. After all the basic stuff, the via ferrata course and the introductory routes in the dolomites, youre longing for more. Via ferrata route in the dolomoties with suspended bridge. We are looking for a vacation for a week with friends climbing the via ferratas in june this year.
Via ferrata, protected climbing path in the dolomites. The first via ferrata routes were built and used by soldiers in italys dolomites during world war i. Via ferrata dolomites multiday trip mountain guides italy. Its important to mention that the great dolomites road grande strada della dolomiti, in italian crosses a large part of this mountain range, connecting the towns of bolzano to the west and cortina dampezzo to the east heres a guide of the best locations to stay at. A via ferrata is a steep hike with some sections of scrambling or climbing, protected with metal cables. Rock climbs and via ferrata rockfax climbing guide series jamesrushforth on. Via ferrata information important tips and practical aspects to know before the begin of the general organization of your travel in the dolomites. Jul 01, 2012 click here for a useful explanation from petzl on how to use lanyards and some other technical tips for via ferrata. Via ferrata dolomites playlist is the best video collection about the via ferrata in the dolomites. Fascinating itineraries surrounded by unforgettable landscapes and also historical remains of the first world war. The alpini italian mountain troops and the kaiserjaegers austrian mountain troops each sought supremacy in the dolomites region, and some of the high passes were intense battlegrounds. In 1857, inspired by descriptions of the pale alps, mountaineer and naturalist sir john ball ventured to the dolomites and was the first recorded mountaineer to summit one of the dolomites great peaks, monte pelmo.
Hiking, biking, and climbing a via ferrata are all part of the trip in the italian mountains. Volume two documents southern dolomites via ferrata routes in the major mountain ranges of civetta, schiara. Dolomites deluxe advanced via ferrata climb big mountains. You have the opportunity to witness artefacts of wwi, as. The artificial equipment renders feasible an exposed route even to the inexperienced climber, and allows those not versed in climbing technique to hike on ledges, climb. Running along ledges, up vertical rock walls and across exposed mountainsides, the.
This is the complete climbing of the via ferrata sandro pertini at the stevia mountain in val gardena valley. There are graded routes covering 14 mountain groups including the civetta, around trento and the adige valley, with guidance on the best base for each of the via ferrata routes. Last week claudias father and brother drove down from dresden to join us in the dolomites in northern italy for a fun week of hiking and climbing via ferrata routes together. This guidebook presents 75 via ferrata routes in the stunning italian dolomites. Ranging across the south tyrol, alto adige and the veneto, the vie ferrate or iron ways are a series of mountain routes equipped with fixed ladders, steel cables, bolted anchors and suspended bridges that allow climbers and hikers to scale the awesome peaks of the dolomites without specialist equipment. This proposal is in absolute the most flexible and complete via ferrata dolomites trekking. To complete it you will need a helmet, a harness, a via ferrata lanyard and climbing gloves. You are about to discover one of the most remarkable gems of the earth, the italian dolomites. It is a group of nonprofessional local climbers who wear a distinctive red sweater with a white squirrel logo, united by the common passion for climbing and the. Via ferrata protected climbing paths in the dolomites a great and comprehensive website that provides route descriptions and photographs of many via ferrata in the italian dolomites. The via ferrata in the dolomites vary in difficulty from sedate mountain footpaths to challenging overhead multi pitch climbs, and these more difficult routes are what attracts us and uk special forces to the dolomites for mountain warfare training courses.
A via ferrata is a climbing route that employs steel cables, rungs or ladders, fixed to the rock to which the climbers affix a harness with two leashes, which allows the climbers to secure themselves to the metal fixture and limit any fall. Protected by cables, youll ascend ladders, climb through tunnels, and walk across suspended bridges, following the same routes used by the military in wwi. Part of a 2volume set, this book covers val di fassacanazei, selva, badiala villa, covara, arabba, falzarego, cortina, misurina, sesto and auronzo in the northern, central and eastern dolomites. Dolomites via ferrata holiday code via a one week via ferrata holiday in the dolomites of northern italy, including tofana di rozes explore the cortina dampezzo, tre cime and tofanes groups summit the famoustofana di rozes 3225m ideal for confident scramblers with a head for heights but no rock climbing expertise needed. The grappa massif can not match the eastern dolomites for its majesty and scenery. Iron way, is a fixed protection climbing path, of which there are many in the dolomites mountain range in northeastern italy see locator map to the right. On guided days, i will supply you with all the necessary gear for via ferrata. We went on the exodus intro to via ferrata trip in 2012 and used hire kit great trip if anyone fancies this with a whole variety of routes up to 4b and excellent local guides. These stunning spires of alpine limestone are located south of the austrian italian border and the.
A reasonable level of fitness is advisable doing some hillwalking before you go along with some climbing or. Rock climbs and via ferrata this guide covers climbing and via ferrata within the trentinoalto adige, bolzano, belluno and trento provinces. You will follow the historic miners path high onto fleetwith pike in a thrilling stunning and safe. Complete because you cross with via ferratas all the central territory of the dolomites. And theres no better place to try it than the dolomites home to stunning alpine scenery, exhilarating mountain trails and the largest collection of via ferrata anywhere on the planet. One day or the whole holiday immersed in a fantastic territory, along historic vie ferrate, with great alpine value or simply built to appreciate an incredible panorama. Via ferrata, iron way in italian, refers to a system of cables that cling to the side of the mountains on routes that would normally be the domain of rock climbers. Many of these historic routes are still in use, but via ferrata climbing has become a sport in itself and the development of new routes is ongoing throughout europe. He assessed our abilities correctly and did not take us on anything that was too. Passo gardena is the starting point for the relatively long and complex pisciadu ferrata in the sella massif up to the pisciadu hut or pisciadu lake. August 2, 2017 expedition dispatches austrian alpine club, cicerone guides, dolomites, edita, italy, tre cime di lavaredo, trekking, via ferrata 3 comments we just had time for a short fourday hike in the dolomites, prior to leaving italy and returning to the uk for the first part of our cycle adventure around scotland.