Via ferratas in the Dolomites

Varied circuit and ascent of Tofana di Rozes over a generally quite long and demanding, classic Dolomite via ferrata.

Varied and scenic via ferrata route from Cortina to the summit of Punta Fiames

Technically medium-difficulty tour with a long, steep ascent over one of the most impressive via ferratas in the Dolomites from the point of view of war history  

Challenging via ferrata tour via the Via Ferrata Cesco Tomaselli up to the southern Fanisspitze (2980 m).

Choosing the circular route over Kreuzjoch and Wasserscharte as well as through the Wasserrinnental and the east ascent to Sas Rigais, you will experience mountain solitude up close until the summit. Only the descent from the 3025 m high summit via the Villnöss descent to Mittagsscharte and the return via the Adolf Munkel Path shows the popularity of this ascent to the second highest peak of the Geisler group. The mountain and via ferrata tour, with over 20 km and more than 2000 meters of altitude difference due to ascents and descents, is quite demanding in terms of fitness. The east ascent as well as the southwest and Villnöss descent to Mittagsscharte are not particularly difficult for a via ferrata, but you should at least use the via ferrata set for the east ascent. The descent, however, is manageable for surefooted alpinists without a via ferrata set. But during the descent, steps must be placed securely, as a fall over the rocky terrain would also have fatal consequences here. The return via the Adolf Munkel Path at the foot of the massive north walls of the Geisler group shows this mountain range again in all its beauty.

The Innerkofler De Luca route on the Paternkofel is the technical highlight of this route, which offers breathtaking views of the Sexten Dolomites with the Three Peaks throughout the entire route. The clearly visible traces from the First World War provide fascinating insights into the dark chapter of the history of the Sexten Dolomites.

Four-day via ferrata hut tour through the majestic Rosengarten

Long, alpine via ferrata route over the two 3000-meter peaks Tofana di Mezzo and Tofana di Dentro.

The Pisciadu via ferrata is one of the most popular via ferratas in the Dolomites. This is due to the fact that it is rated as only moderately difficult, the access to the via ferrata is quite short, and it ends directly below the Pisciadu mountain hut. In addition, there is the possibility to climb the magnificent Pisciadu summit after completing the via ferrata or to extend the whole route into a circular tour over the Sella plateau. Nevertheless, the via ferrata must not be underestimated as it has some quite challenging, clever, and somewhat exhausting sections in the upper part. The Pisciadu via ferrata also offers the option to skip the upper section in the area of the Exnerturm and ascend to the mountain hut via an alternative path. The Pisciadu summit presents no real alpine difficulties. Surefootedness and a head for heights are indispensable companions on the south ascent (normal route). The ascent to the Sella plateau via the Dolomites High Route is easy, as is the further way to Sela de Pisciadu where the descent to the Pisciadu hut takes place. The exception is the direct entry, which goes steeply down over a 15-20 m long rock section, but it is secured. Those unsure should overcome this short section with the via ferrata set. From the mountain hut, it then goes very steeply downhill again, especially in the upper section, through the Val Setus. The descent goes over an easy via ferrata, which beginners like to use for the ascent to the Pisciadu mountain hut.

The Pößnecker via ferrata is a classic among the via ferratas in the Dolomites. Already in 1912, this difficult ferrata was constructed through the vertical rock. The via ferrata has meanwhile been somewhat eased in the formerly unsecured sections, after the airy chimney was also secured. The second section of the via ferrata is consistently easy, allowing you to enjoy the surrounding mountain world. The hike over the extensive Sella plateau is impressively arranged. Even the valley descent between the massive Dolomite walls through the Val Lastiés is an experience.