The best via ferrata tour in the Dolomites
Unforgettable Via Ferrata in the Dolomites - a thrill to have once in a life.
- Destination Dolomites – Alta Badia & Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Difficulty level intermediate/difficult
- Duration 5 nights/6 days
- Bespoke trip & group departure
- Possible departure dates mid-June – end September
- See Group Departure Dates other dates on request
- Please note: Itinerary subject to changes due accommodation availability
Arrival to Val Badia
Arrive at your own pace: check-in to your Family-run B&B – private transfers available on request.
Embark on an Alpine Adventure in the Dolomites, home to some of the finest climbing spots in the Alps. Explore breathtaking Via Ferratas, known as 'iron paths,' featuring fixed rope trails and climbing aids. Our diverse itineraries range from short and easy routes to challenging multi-route climbs, offering varying difficulty ratings and stunning scenic backdrops to cater to every adventurer's needs.
Guide ratio - 1:4
Overnight at 3* Family run B&B in Val Badia - upgrade to 4-5* Hotel on request.
Val Badia
Following breakfast, rendezvous with your experienced local mountain guide fluent in English, certified under UIAGM/IFMGA.
Receive a concise briefing for your upcoming adventure. Our expert mountain guides will furnish all essential equipment and customize your Dolomites climbing tour based on your proficiency and preferences. After the brief orientation, embark on your thrilling Via Ferrata journey in one of the most picturesque mountain locales - private transfer to the via ferrata starting point is included.
Lunch at a rifugio with spectacular view on the mountains (lunch not included).
Overnight at 3* Family run B&B in Val Badia with breakfast.
World War I Area
In the morning, meet your guide and enjoy a brief private transfer to the starting point of today's Via Ferrata adventure. Navigate through a sequence of metal brackets and a staircase, reaching the entrance landing of a 500m long tunnel at an altitude of approximately 2450 m. Illuminated by lamps, the initial stretch involves walking along secure metal steps. Exercise caution in the subsequent section, as the rocky surface tends to be damp and slippery. Upon exiting the tunnel, the cable diverges: veer left and proceed outdoors. After a brief uphill walk, you'll arrive at the tunnel's end. From here, a few meters along a equipped rocky ledge lead to the cable's descent, intersecting with the path from the previous exit at 2630 m.
Prepare for awe-inspiring panoramic views guaranteed to take your breath away!
Overnight at a family run mountain hut with half-board.
World War I Area
Dive into the breathtaking panoramas and beyond on your Dolomites Via Ferrata expedition. This route presents fewer technical hurdles but demands an elevated level of physical involvement.
Overnight at a family run mountain hut with half-board.
Via Ferrata Tomaselli
Prepare for another exhilarating day of Via Ferrata adventure! Today's ascent takes you along the Via Ferrata Tomaselli to the South Peak. At the onset of the crossroad, veer left onto smooth rock, ascend a few meters, and then make a left turn. Here, you'll encounter one of the most challenging points of the Via Ferrata—a brief passage through the crossing that puts considerable strain on the arms. The journey continues along vertical walls and exposed sections, but the rock transforms into a more 'staircase' structure. Navigate through this part until you reach a tranquil stretch characterized by relatively easy but somewhat tiring rock steps. A path leads left to the High Cengia di Fanes; continue left to the base of steep stretches equipped only with a rope leading to a pulpit. From here, embark on the final and demanding segment—a lengthy dihedral ascent up to a fork and some rugged, highly exposed plates. Despite their inclination, these plates swiftly guide you to Punta Fanes Sud at 2980 meters.
Overnight at 3* Family run B&B in Val Badia with breakfast.
Departure
Breakfast and departure on your own. Private transfers are available on request. Should you desire, there's also the option to extend your stay with a few more relaxing days in the Dolomites or explore one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Feel free to contact us for more information!
Cost included
- Trip development and booking of services
- Trip briefing on arrival day
- Local English-speaking UIAGM/IFMGA professional mountain guide for 4 days,
- 3 night accommodation a 3*Family run B&B in Alta Badia with breakfast,
- 2-night accommodation at mountain huts (private/shared dormitory – depending on availability) with half-board,
- Via Ferrata equipment
- transfers to reach the starting points for the Via Ferratas
- map of the area
- Italian VAT & tourist taxes
Cost not included
Airfare, trains, buses, travel insurances, drinks, lunches, dinners (except at the mountain huts), food & beverage during the excursions, funicular/cable, tips, private expenses, souvenirs, bike rental, and anything NOT mentioned in “cost included”.
Additional information
Please note, that all guided tours may be subject to changes, depending on:
- weather conditions
- the physical condition of each participant
- equipment and clothing not suitable for the excursion (e.g. sneakers instead of mountain boots, clothing not suited to the weather conditions...)
- extreme sports are risky sports, at your own risk
- the itinerary doesn’t include any travel or health insurance
Services on request
- airport in/out transfers,
- holiday extensions,
- helicopter flights over the Dolomites
- dinners at special locations
- single supplements at hotels/B&B/mountain huts
For any further requests, do not hesitate to ask us!
Dates and availability
| 23 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2024 | Still available |
| 14 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | Still available |
| 08 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | Still available |
| 22 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 | Still available |
2 persons – on request
3 - 4 persons - starting at € 2.740,00
Guide ratio 1: 4 – for medium Via Ferrata
Guide ratio 1: 3 – for difficult Via Ferrata
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