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Scrambles in The Dolomites
Climbing Via Ferratas in the Dolomites, Italy

Overview

The Via Ferrata in Italy

Considered the birthplace of alpine climbing over 100 years ago, the Dolomites are perhaps the most beautiful mountain range in Europe. World-class vertical relief towers over medieval landscapes making this range a universal destination for all mountain enthusiasts – from serious alpinists to day hikers.

The Via Ferrata literally means “iron road” in Italian and represents an extensive network of fixed iron cables that run throughout the high limestone peaks of the Dolomites in Northern Italy. The Via Ferrata was originally built during World War I to allow Italian soldiers a means to move over exposed mountainsides and along knife-edge ridges to guard the Italian / Austrian border.

Since the first war, the Via Ferrata iron cables have been maintained and expanded throughout the region by the Alpine Club of Italy. Today, the Via Ferrata climbs and scrambles have become a unique mountain adventure sport, a signatory to the Italian Dolomites.

Via Ferrata climbing requires less equipment than rock climbing but more than hiking. Your trip includes the helmets, harnesses and Via Ferrata climbing gear necessary for this expedition. For strong hikers and aspiring climbers who want to experience alpine mountaineering with a great amount of security and safety, Via Ferrata climbing is a must!

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July 4th, 2008
September 5th, 2008

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Details

Trip length: 9 days / 8 nights
Dates: July 4-12, 2008 and Sept 5-13, 2008
Cost: Land Only Per Person: from $2420 for a group size of 4 people
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
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Includes: Professional IFMGA/AMGA certified mountain guide, transfers to and from Venice, all land costs in Arabba, technical gear and most meals.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart the USA for Venice.

Day 2 - Arrive in Venice and transfer to our base in Arabba.

Day 3 - Introductory day on the Piccolo Cir

Day 4 - Via Ferrata Brigata Tridentina

Day 5 - Traverse Sass Rigais

Day 6 - Via Ferrata Piz da Lech

Day 7 - Via delle Trincee on La Mesola

Day 8 - Via ferrata Mesules (or Tommaselli or a via ferrata in Tofane)

Day 9 - Transfer to Venice and depart or on your own

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