DOLOMITES VIA FERRATA GUIDED TOUR

The Dolomites of Northern Italy are the birthplace of via ferrata. Via ferrata was developed during World War One when the Dolomite mountains were the front lines. Via Ferrata was originally used as a way to move troops through vertical mountain terrain. Now it’s just plain fun! Via feratta is trekking on steroids. It involves following cables and ladders while scrambling through steep mountainous terrain with big exposure and spectacular views. We even spend one night in a high mountain hut called rifugios in Italy.

No climbing experience is necessary (but it helps), you just need to be in excellent physical shape and have an adventurous attitude. Our via ferrata tour is perfect for those with a little or no previous climbing experience but who are looking for something a lot more adventurous than regular trekking. We even seen highly experienced climbers have a blast on the via ferratas.

On our guided via ferrata tours with an internationally certified mountain guide we can help you navigate it all. We will provide the via ferrata set up. You just need your own clothes, footwear, harness and helmet. On some of the more difficult sections your guide may use a rope as an additional belay.

We meet in the central Dolomites town of Cortina d’Ampezzo and spend the first couple nights in a 4-star hotel as we go on a warm up via ferrata just outside of town. Then it’s off to the beautiful Alta Badia area where we spend a few more nights in a 4-stat hotel with Spa while sampling some of the best via ferratas of the Dolomites. Then it’s off to a high mountain hut for a night after summiting a nearby peak on a via ferrata. The hut is very comfortable with 4-course meals, wine lists and showers. Sleeping arrangements are dorm style. We finish up with more via ferrata routes back in the Cortina area.

Along the way we will explore old WWI tunnels and emplacements and take in the vistas of one of the world’s most beautiful places. For fit and adventurous souls this is THE way to see the Dolomites!

Our Dolomites via ferrata tours are led by American IFMGA certified guides who have extensive experience in this wonderful part of the world.

“Thanks again. Wonderful experience!”
— Ray G.
 
 
 

SKILL & EXPERIENCE LEVEL

People on the Dolomites via ferrata tour should be in excellent physical condition and have some previous off trail hiking experience. The ability to hike up to 6 miles a day with a day pack on uneven terrain with the use of ladders and hands for climbing is necessary.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION & LODGING

The Dolomites via ferrata tour is an inclusive trip with all lodging and transport provided. Breakfast and dinner are also provided. Dinners are usually traditional fare of the region, which is renowned for it's cuisine.

 

 

 

 

2025 Dates:

July 13-19
September 7-13

Custom/ Private Dates Available
We are happy arrange a private trip for your groups of 1-6 people

Cost:  $4295

Includes:

  • Professional American IFMGA mountain guides

  • A low 1:3 guide to guest ratio

  • All ground transportation (airport transfers not included)

  • All hut and lodging fees (double occupancy and dorm style)

  • Breakfasts and dinners for the duration of the trek

 

Prefer a private trip? No problem at all. We specialize in designing custom trips for you or your group.
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Itinerary

Day One
Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Overnight in 4-star hotel. Meet in the evening and go over the logistics of the trip

Day Two
Shuttle up to the Falzorego area, take a chair lift and then hike up to summit Averau which has a very easy via ferrata for a good warmup. There are spectacular views from the summit. Afterwards we will possibly visit one of the three nearby rifugios for a lunch (not included) After lunch we have the option to visit and tour Cinque Torri with it’s World War One ruins. We spend the night back at our hotel in Cortina.

Day three
It’s back up to the Falzorego Pass area to do the Alpini Via Ferrata, one of the areas best moderates and then hike over to Rifugio Lagazoui where we can enjoy a bite to eat or a cappuccino (not included). Afterwards we descend through the inside of the mountain through WWI tunnels using a headlamp at times (optional). Afterwards we transfer to the town of Corvara and overnight in a 4 star hotel with spa.

Day Four
Today we do the long Brigata Tridenta via ferrata out of the Corvara area , one of the Dolomites best via ferattas that ends in a spectacular suspension bridge. Afterwards we have the option of a late hot lunch at the Pisciadu Hut (not included) near the top of the ferrata before descending back to our hotel in Corvara.

Day five
Today we take a Gondola and a chairlift up to another fantastic Ferrata that goes to the summit of Piz da Lec in the Sella Massif. Afterwards we decend back to a quaint mountain hut known as the Rifugio Kostner for a special afternoon and evening experiencing an alpine hut of the Dolomites (we sleep in dorm style accommodations). A multi course dinner is included at the hut.

Day six
Taking the Gondola back to town we drive back over to Cortina d’Ampezzo and on the way we have the option of a few different via ferratas in the area or perhaps a hike through WWI trenches and ladders to the top of a peak that was directly on the front line of the Great War. We overnight at a hotel in Cortina.

Day Seven
The last day! We finish up by choosing one of the many excellent via ferrata’s in the Cortina area. There are many to choose from depending on group strength and energy levels . The final night is spent at our hotel in Cortina. 

Itinerary Subject to Change for various reasons including weather, group strength and availability of accommodations