Dolomites Deluxe - Advanced Via Ferrata



You've done the introductory ferrate, now you want steep walls. 'Screw the A-B level stuff, show me action!' - you think to yourself. What you get here is the jucier part of the Dolomites' ferratas; screaming heights on notorious peaks, exhausting hikes and gorgous scenery: the C-D-level stuff. This is the ultimate via ferrata 3-day intensive.

Pushing it on the D-level stuff

You've done the basic stuff: the introductory via ferrate in the Dolomites and you're longing for more. Perhaps, you even have some climbing experience and are longing for rock faces that would take years to attempt with traditional climbing gear. This is your big adrenaline block for the summer with scenery that competes with Patagonia.

START DATES END DATES
  • 22. June 2011, Wednesday
  • 26. June 2011, Sunday
  • 17. August 2011, Wednesday
  • 21. August 2011, Sunday

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Prices

CLIENT-GUIDE RATIO * PRICE
  • 3-6
  • Friendly Price:
    370 GBP
  • For Our Members:
    355 GBP
* You get to choose this after booking, don't worry about it just now.

PRICE INCLUDES PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE
  • Half-board accommodation in friendly guesthouse
  • all equipment (harness-helmet-via ferrata set)
  • guiding and local transportation
  • Other meals
  • beverages
  • transfers and flight to Venice (the closest airport)

Other info

This trip is perfect if you've had a taste of via ferrata and you want more. Or, you might have experience rock climbing and know that you long for heights and exposed ridges. The daily distances covered here are significant. If you don't feel you're up to the challange, we'll be happy to take you on Dolomites Via Ferrata Light - which is also a bunch of fun but easier.


About these grades...

Physical difficulty of trips

  1. Alpine trekking - up to 1200 m of vertical in a day on short trips
  2. Longer trips with high daily loads of 1000 m+ vertical
  3. Climbs involving 1000 m+ of vertical climbing above 4000 meters
  4. Same as Level 3 with the addition of speed as a must
  5. Climbs to summits over 6000 meters in altitude

Technical difficulty grades

  1. Trekking on rocks or snow to 25 degrees steepness, no hands required
  2. Alpine Grade PD - 30-45 degree snow/firnice axe required, may have to use with hands, as you may meet UIAA Grade III rock.
  3. Alpine grade AD: 40-55 degree slopes or UIAA grade-III rock
  4. "My feet are shaking!" Alpine grade D: 50-70 degree snow-walls or UIAA IV-V rock: serious stuff
  5. D graded climbs None of our package trips do this level, but you can request an expert to accompany you for your D or higher graded project.

Here's a table detailing the above used grades on MountainDays.

Culture shock grading

As far as the cultural environment of your country/area of destination, we have set up grades to indicate what degree of culture shock you may expect.

  1. Your usual cultural environment, no big surprises in relation to Anglo/Saxon way of life
  2. A little different than what you are used to at home, but no big suprises
  3. Your trip is a cultural experience in itself, with amusing differences form what you're used to at home.
  4. This is a different world; you have to significantly alter your expectations and behaviour.
  5. Possibility of extreme culture shock; forget any rules you may have brought from home, life runs completely differently than what you can even dream up.
About these grades...
 

Physical difficulty of trips

  1. Alpine trekking - up to 1200 m of vertical in a day on short trips
  2. Longer trips with high daily loads of 1000 m+ vertical
  3. Climbs involving 1000 m+ of vertical climbing above 4000 meters
  4. Same as Level 3 with the addition of speed as a must
  5. Climbs to summits over 6000 meters in altitude

Technical difficulty grades

  1. Trekking on rocks or snow to 25 degrees steepness, no hands required
  2. Alpine Grade PD - 30-45 degree snow/firnice axe required, may have to use with hands, as you may meet UIAA Grade III rock.
  3. Alpine grade AD: 40-55 degree slopes or UIAA grade-III rock
  4. "My feet are shaking!" Alpine grade D: 50-70 degree snow-walls or UIAA IV-V rock: serious stuff
  5. D graded climbs None of our package trips do this level, but you can request an expert to accompany you for your D or higher graded project.

Here's a table detailing the above used grades on MountainDays.

Culture shock grading

As far as the cultural environment of your country/area of destination, we have set up grades to indicate what degree of culture shock you may expect.

  1. Your usual cultural environment, no big surprises in relation to Anglo/Saxon way of life
  2. A little different than what you are used to at home, but no big suprises
  3. Your trip is a cultural experience in itself, with amusing differences form what you're used to at home.
  4. This is a different world; you have to significantly alter your expectations and behaviour.
  5. Possibility of extreme culture shock; forget any rules you may have brought from home, life runs completely differently than what you can even dream up.

Is this climb for you?

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Your guides


Zsolt Erőss


Born in: 1968
Occupation:mountain guide, ski instructor, expedition organizer and leader
Spoken languages: English
Favorite climb: Matterhorn Climb
His other climbs: Grossglockner, Mont Blanc



Huba Markos


Born in: 1967
Occupation:mountain guide, ski instructor, dental technician
Spoken languages: English, some German
Favorite climb: Matterhorn
His other climbs: Grossglockner, Grossglockner-Stüdlgrat, Mont-Blanc, Monte Rosa
Expeditions: Aconcagua Exp.

Laci Mecs


Born in: 1973
Occupation: mountain guide, climbing instructor
Spoken languages English, German
Favorite climb: Monte Rosa
Other climbs: Grossvenediger, Grossglockner, Grossglockner-Stüdlgrat, Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa

Day 1: Meeting in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Meet your guide in Cortina, the heart of the Dolomites. Take your place in a friendly guesthouse and prepare for supper. Take a stroll in downtown Cortina in the evening: it's fabulous!

Day 2: Ettore Bovero ferrata - Col Rosa (2160m) 

We start out with a short, but quite technical ferrata. The route crosses the South-Eastern wall of Col Rosa, rising like a lonely giant in the valley between Tofana and Pomagagnon. From the summit, the extraordinary view rewards you for the climb that takes you on vertical walls, exposed ridges and steep ascents. From the summit, you take a quite steep trail back to the valley. This climb shouldn't exhaust you, it's rather short and the vertical gain of the ferrata is only 200 meters. But it's guaranteed to have you sweating. 

Day 3: Albino Michielli Strobel ferrata - Punta Fiammes (2240m) 

Get ready for a 600 meter climb today! You tackle the Strobel ferrata, which is quite a popular one in the Cortina region. We won't even attempt to describe the scenery that you get to experience, once you're nearing the summit of Punta Fiammes.

The ferrata starts on a wide ledge, where you put on your harness and set. You won't need belay for the first few minutes on the ledge, but after that you hit a chimney and start ascending seriously. This ferrata is a fine mixture of all things rock; narrow ridges, vertical walls, long ladders interchange as you gain altitude and feel the air getting cooler.

Before summiting, there is a 15 minute walk, but once on top, seeing Cortina at your feet and the surrounding ranges will have you in extasy. The way down is a comfy walk on an easy trail. Well done, you deserve a big dinner tonight. 

Day 4: Giuseppe Olivieri ferrata - Punta Anna (2731m), Tofana di Mezzo (3244m) 

  We've saved the best, biggest and baddest for last. What makes the Punta Anna climb fantastic is the majestic view on the south wall of Tofana di Roses. Weather and your stamina permitting, you will climb on to tackle Tofana di Mezzo (3244 m) by linking the Gianni Aglio ferrata to your trip. If this is the case, you descend by a ski lift to the valley after summiting. 

Day 5: Farewell 

Some people prefer short mountain holidays, so we made the basic itinerary 4.5 days long. BUT if you're one of the fortunate who can afford to stay longer in the Dolomites, let us know because there are countless other opportunities around Cortina that await. Just as stunning are the Brenta Dolomites, so if you have a few extra days on your hand, your guide will be happy to chase you up some other big walls this summer. 

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