Via ferrata Punta Anna, in Cortina

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Enrico, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, invites you to a 1-day adventure in Via ferrata Punta Anna, near Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Private

Dolomite Mountains

1 Day

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Take part in an exciting via ferrata in the Dolomites.
Enjoy dazzling views of the Cortina Valley, Cinque Torri and Antelao.

Description

Close to the Italian town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Via ferrata Punta Anna is a great way to enjoy the Dolomites!

Punta Anna (2731 m) is an impressive pillar which belongs to the Tofane mountain group.

Our starting point for this trip can be Pomedes Hut (cable car) or Dibona Hut (by car). One way or another, we'll reach the via ferrata in half an hour and climb along a beautiful ridge. Then, we'll reach Giussani Hut for a rest and finally go back to the Dibona Hut.

This via ferrata is located in a stunning scenery, so we'll enjoy amazing views of the Cortina Valley, Cinque Torri and Antelao.

Please contact me if you want to challenge yourself in via ferrata Punta Anna! I'll be glad to be your guide in this wonderful section of the Dolomites.

However, if you are looking for other via ferrata trips in this area, you may want to take a look at this via ferrata in Marmolada, the highest mountain of the Dolomites or this Via ferrata del Formenton, in Cortina.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Harness
Helmet

Meeting point

Cortina D'Ampezzo.

Details

More info

Duration of the trip: 4/6 hr | 600 mt gain

FAQs

What is included in the price of this via ferrata tour?

My guiding fee and the via ferrata equipment (harness, helmet and lanyards with two carabiners attached) are included in the price of this via ferrata tour.

What should I bring with me for this via ferrata tour?

You need to wear normal mountain hiking clothes adapted to the weather and the temperature. The most important items are the shoes (hiking/approach shoes/boots) and the jacket (protecting you against the wind, the rain, and the cold). Please take also with you a backpack with water and food/snacks.

I'll bring you the via ferrata equipment (included in the price):

a harness

a helmet

lanyards with two carabiners attached

Where and when will we meet to start the Punta Anna via ferrata tour?

We'll meet around 8.30 am. The exact time will be confirmed one or two days before the tour based on the weather forecast.

The meeting point is at the Dibona hut (https://goo.gl/maps/qNGieDYe7EoisipQ7) which you can reach by car. It takes around 25 min from Cortina.

How many people maximum do you accept for this tour?

For safety reason, I usually take maximum 4 to 5 people with me. If you come with a larger group, I'll ask a colleague of mine to join us.

How experienced do we need to be to climb the via ferrata of Punta Anna?

The most important is to be fit (be able to do a physical effort for several hours) and not to have fear of heights. If you have rock climbing experience, it's even better.

How long does the tour take?

The Punta Anna via ferrata adventure takes around 5 hours.

1 to 1.30 hours to hike to the start of the via ferrata

2 to 3 hours to do the via ferrata

1 to 1.30 hours to hike down

What other via ferrata in the area would you recommend?

Here are some other very nice ferrata in the area: Punta Fiames (a bit easier, https://www.explore-share.com/trip/punta-fiames-via-ferrata-dolomites/), Lipella (a bit longer, https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-via-ferrata-giovanni-lipella-tofana-di-rozes-near-cortina/), Tomaselli (more challenging, https://www.explore-share.com/trip/guided-tomaselli-via-ferrata-passo-falzarego/) and Ferrata col dei bos (easier).

If you wish, we could do a multi-day via ferrata tour together, combining a few of them.

When is the best time of the year to do the Punta Anna via ferrata?

The months of June, July, August and September are usually the best months to do via ferrata in the Dolomites. May and October could work as well.

How soon should I book this tour with you?

You should book as soon as you can. The summer months are really busy in the Dolomites. I get fully booked very quickly.

I'm alone, can I join a group?

I mostly guide PRIVATE via ferrata and climbing tours during the summer. Mixing together people that don't know each other is a bit complicated and the experience is not always the best for the participants.

Can children make it?

Children can come if they can manage to do a physical effort for several hours and if they don't have fear of heights. I have guided 8 years old children in the past.

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Hidalgo Naturno Italy

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Alpwell Hotel Burggräfler Naturno Italy

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Hotel Alte Mühle Naturno Italy

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About the guide

Enrico & Team

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Mountain Guide

I started my career as an aerospace engineer, my first passion and then became a full-time IFMGA mountain guide, my second passion, since 2013. Working as a mountain guide gratifies me a lot. I enjoy very much transmitting my knowledge about the mountains and its activities to my friends and clients.

I’m based in the Dolomites where I have climbed most of the mountain surroundings us here, including “Via attraverso il Pesce” in Marmolada and “Captain sky-hook” in Civetta. I also enjoy a lot guiding in the rest of the Alps, ice climbing, ski touring, freeride skiing, rock climbing and mountaineering.

Feel free to contact me if you want to live a great adventure in the Dolomites or anywhere else in the Alps, during the winter or the summer. It will be a great pleasure for me to guide you and allow you to reach your goal. I work with other mountain guides in the Veneto area, such as Filippo, Massimo, and my brother Daniele. If I am unavailable on the date you are interested in coming climbing, skiing, or engaging in other activities with me, I can connect you with one of them.

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

IFMGA

What people are saying about this trip

Heather

Enrico was an amazing guide!!! My husband and I tackled via ferrata Punta Anna in Cortina which was challenging and exciting. Enrico was very responsive and communicative upfront, detailing the route and what we could expect. On the day of he was an excellent instructor, supportive and patient. He helped us have the best possible time out on our first via ferrata in the Dolomites. He took a ton of photos and videos during our outing which he shared with us afterwards. When we mentioned we would be in the area for another week, he went above and beyond and gave us his recommendations for the best hikes in the area. They were spot on! We would highly recommend using Enrico as a mountain guide!!

Ivy

We had the most amazing via ferrata experience in Cortina! This was our first time in Cortina and first time doing a via ferrata. Enrico was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable of the area and was also very attentive to safety. We had such a fun time and would recommend him and explore share to all of our friends!

Rurik

Arianna

Enrico è stato simpaticissimo e paziente con noi che eravamo un gruppo di principianti. Consiglio Punta Anna come prima esperienza di via ferrata ma anche per chi è più abituato penso sia un must. Consigliatissimo!!

Kathrine

10/10 would recommend! Our guide Enrico made this one of the best experiences of our trip. From helping with the more technical spots on the climb to the wealth of knowledge he provided about the Dolomiti, climbing and Italy in general. Enrico was so personable and an amazing photographer. Can not say enough good things about our experience!