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Beginner Via Ferrata in the Dolomites
Via ferratas in the Dolomites are a unique combination of mountaineering, hiking, and history, making this region one of the most popular in the world for active travel. “Via ferrata” means “iron path” in Italian — these are equipped mountain routes with steel cables, ladders, iron rungs, and bridges that allow you to safely climb steep rock faces even without classical climbing experience. Why the Dolomites The Dolomites are the birthplace of via ferrata. Many routes were built during World War I and today combine a sporting challenge with a fascinating historical context. They pass along dramatic towers, narrow ridges, and deep cliffs, offering panoramas considered among the most beautiful in the Alps. How a typical day looks: we prepare breakfast together at the campsite, travel to the route by public transport or taxi (from 30 minutes to about 1–1.5 hours), hike to the start, complete the via ferrata, have a snack for lunch, continue the route, descend to the stop, return to the campsite, and have dinner in a café.
📆 Upcoming dates
02.08.2026 - 08.08.2026
📅 Schedule
Day 1: Group arrival
We meet at one of the most comfortable campsites in Cortina d’Ampezzo, check in, set up tents, have a briefing, gear check, introductions, and dinner.
Day 2: Via ferrata Scala del Meninghel and Via ferrata Grotta di Tofana
Grade A+/B, elevation gain 565 m, approx. time on route 5–6 hours. The first ferrata circles Tofana di Rozes, one of the most beautiful peaks over 3000 m surrounding Cortina. The second allows you to enter a cave of the mountain and explore World War I positions.
Day 3: Via ferrata Ra Bujela and Via ferrata Ra Pegna
Grade A/B/C, elevation gain 810 m, approx. time on route 4–5 hours. Ra Pegna is an easy via ferrata without difficult sections and combines well with the neighboring Ra Bujela ferrata, which is longer and more challenging. Ra Bujela offers exciting, almost vertical climbing, scenic wooden bridges, and stunning views east over Cortina and south toward Monte Sorapiss and Croda da Lago.
Day 4: Via ferrata Sentiero Bonacossa
Grade A/B, elevation gain 610 m, approx. time on route 4–5 hours. The dramatic Cadini di Misurina viewpoint attracts hundreds of tourists daily, but only a few continue further. You can traverse the entire Cadini di Misurina group along the beginner-friendly Sentiero Bonacossa via ferrata.
Day 5: Via ferrata Michielli Strobel
Grade C, elevation gain 965 m, approx. time on route 5–6 hours, summit 2240 m. Via Ferrata Michielli Strobel is characterized by sections of climbing interspersed with magnificent views south to Cortina, Monte Pelmo, Croda da Lago, and west to the Tofane di Mezzo. The route culminates on a high summit and descends along a challenging scree slope.
Day 6: Via ferrata Ivano Dibona
Grade B, elevation gain 1350 m, approx. time on route 8 hours, summit 3008 m. This historic route was used by Italian troops during World War I. Midway along the route you pass the 27-meter Cristallo bridge, featured in the 1993 action film “Cliffhanger”. It is the longest suspension bridge in the Dolomites.
Day 7: Program closing
Breakfast and departure of participants.
Important
- Depending on weather conditions, the situation, and the group’s overall preferences, the team leader has the right to make changes to the route
🎒 Equipment
Camping gear
- Double-layer tent
- Sleeping mat/pad (thick, not single-layer)
- Sleeping bag comfort rating 0°C or lower
- Bag/duffel/suitcase for belongings (must fit in your tent vestibule)
- 30–40 L daypack with rain cover, good hip belt, and working zippers
- Rain poncho
- Sit pad
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Cup, spoon, bowl, knife if possible
- Earplugs and eye mask (optional)
- Pillow (optional, usually allowed on flights for free)
- Umbrella (optional, convenient at camp)
- Thermos (optional)
Personal items
- Sunglasses (protection category 3–4)
- Personal first aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm with SPF
- Towel
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
- Water bottle/flask
- Documents (passport, insurance)
- Phone, charger, power bank
Technical personal gear
Not included in the price. All technical gear can be rented locally (≈120 € for the whole program).
- Harness
- Helmet
- Via ferrata lanyard set (energy absorber)
- Dynamic safety sling with carabiner
- Gloves
- Trekking poles
Clothing
Warm clothes are mandatory for evenings - days are warm, but evenings at camp are cool.
- Down jacket or warm insulated jacket
- Cap or sun hat
- Warm hat, buff
- Fleece
- T-shirts, shorts
- Long-sleeve hiking shirts
- Pants or leggings
- Swimwear
- Underwear
- Hiking socks (3–4 pairs)
- Dress for photos (optional)
- Windbreaker or waterproof jacket / softshell
- Pajamas (fleece or thermal underwear)
Footwear
- Hiking boots or trail shoes with good sole — choose carefully, this is your comfort on the route
- Second pair of shoes in case the first gets wet (optional)
- Crocs or sandals for camp
✅ Included
- Guiding on the route, preparation support, gear консультації
- Campsite accommodation (6 nights)
- Transfers along the route (public buses, sometimes taxi)
- Meals (hot breakfast, lunch snacks)
- Group first aid kit
❌ Not included
- Flights
- Café dinners
- Cable cars to/from via ferrata
- Bus to/from Cortina (≈50 € Venice–Cortina–Venice or Milan)
- Medical insurance
- Rental of technical personal gear
- Tips for the team leader
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
📝 Notes
Program price
910 €. Deposit: 210 € to reserve a place Remaining amount (700 €) is paid to the team leader on the first day Estimated mandatory extra expenses not included: about 200–300 € + flights. Dinner in a café usually costs 15–35 €. In case of cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to another tour of equal value. If a participant leaves the program early, no recalculation is made and the deposit is not refunded. Group size is limited. Maximum: 5 participants per leader.
Accommodation
Accommodation in a comfortable campsite in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Facilities include hot water, toilets, showers, electricity for charging devices, small kitchen, refrigerator, washing machine, dryer (extra fee: 1 € per 30 min), boot dryer, bar.
Meals
Hot breakfasts at the campsite (prepared together) — included Lunch snacks on the route — included Café dinners — not included
Insurance
You must have insurance that covers via ferrata in Italy and helicopter evacuation. Detailed insurance recommendations will be sent after booking.
Documents
Ukrainian citizens need only a valid biometric passport to enter the EU. Travel insurance must be arranged before the trip and a copy sent to the team leader.
Tickets
Buy tickets after the group is confirmed and send a copy to the team leader.
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