1+day via ferrata in the Dolomites

All the technical gear for the via ferrata is included in the price, so you don't have to rent anything.

Yes, there are great Via Ferratas suitable for beginners, children or older people.

It depends on the difficulty level of the via ferrata we will do. On easy ones one guide can take up to 5 people, on mid-level via ferratas up to 3/4, and on very difficult via ferratas one guide can take only 1 or 2 people.

The meeting point will vary depending on the via ferrata we decide to do, but all meeting points are accesible by car or bus.

There are many options in the Dolomites, and I will propose the one to do depending on where you'll be based, your experience, weather conditions and the group size. To name a few, some options include Punta Anna, Col dei Bos, Tommaselli, Sci 18, Punta Fiames, Lipella and Tofana di Dentro.

Yes! You can request this trip for more than one day, and we will do one different route every day. We can either go down to an accommodation in the valley every day, or do a hut to hut tour.

You can check here a 3-day via ferrata tour that I also offer: https://www.explore-share.com/trip/3-day-guided-via-ferrata-tour-dolomites/

Just comfortable clothes for the hike and via ferrata, and trekking shoes with a fairly stiff sole to be comfortable climbing on metal ladder rungs and walking on rocks. You can also bring a small backpack with water and a snack (keep in mind that lunch is not included).

I will guide you if I'm available on the dates you request, and if not, one of the IFMGA colleagues from my team will be your guide. Once you book the trip, you'll receive the guide's phone number to coordinate the final details together.

No, we can select a suitable via ferrata for you, a lot of the routes can be done even if you never went on a via ferrata or rock climbing before.

Yes, I offer other via ferrata trips, and also rock climbing and hiking. And if you come in winter, there are also some great ski touring trips to do in the region. You can check all the trips here: https://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/renato-bernard/

Yes, there are many options of via ferratas for all levels.

For beginners, some of the options are Via ferrata in Monte Paterno and Roda di Vael via ferrata.

For intermediates, some options are Cesare Piazetta via ferrata in Piz Boè or Marmolada west ridge via ferrata.

For the more experienced there are options such as Via ferrata Mesules in the Sella or Via Ferrata i Magnifici 4 in Val di San Nicolo.

These are just some options to name a few, but there are many more for all levels all around the Dolomites!

You don't need to have previous experience. We will select a suitable via ferrata for you, a lot of the routes can be done even if you never went on a via ferrata or rock climbing before.

The guiding fee and the technical via ferrata equipment (harness, helmet, via ferrata lanyard) are included in the price.

The trip usually takes around 6 hours. The starting and ending time of the activity will depend on where are you staying, and the route we decide to do depending on your experience and skill level, and weather conditions. But don't worry, we will have flexibility to accomodate the schedule to whatever fits you better.

The season for via ferrata in the Dolomites go from May to October. We usually have better weather from June to September, but there are always options to do in May and October as well.

Since there are plenty of via ferrata options in the Dolomites, we will choose the route depending on where you'll be staying. The most popular places to stay in the Dolomites are Cortina and Bolzano, but I strongly recommend any town in Fassa Valley, which is where my home town is, Campitello di Fassa. There are accomodattion options in all price ranges, from campsites to luxurious hotels.

Since this is a day trip, meals are not included. Make sure to bring some snacks for the day.

The best option to get to the Dolomites is to fly to Venice airport. Other options include Munich airport, and smaller regional airports such as Treviso, Verona, and Innsbruck.

Yes, I offer weekly group departures for the Alpini via ferrata near Cortina. You can check all the information here: https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-via-ferrata-dolomites-cortina/

There is a short transfer to the trailhead or parking area. This transfer will be arranged as part of the trip logistics, ensuring you're comfortably taken to the starting point.

The approach hike typically lasts around 30-60 minutes, depending on the chosen route. During this time, you'll be introduced to the terrain and surroundings, making it an excellent warm-up before the via ferrata.

The typical duration of a via ferrata trip in the Dolomites is between 4 to 6 hours. This includes the approach hike, climbing, breaks, and the descent. The exact duration can vary based on the route and the group's pace.