The area surrounding the Tre Cime played a central role during the tragic period of World War I. The front line running through this region was among the fiercest in all of the Dolomites. Many relics from that time are still visible today. Most of the now well-known and popular via ferrata routes also originate from that era. Today, they are beautiful, moderately difficult routes in an incomparable setting that have long established themselves as classics among via ferrata climbers. As mountain guides, we are always pleased to accompany our guests into the bizarre and striking rocky world of the Tre Cime area, which remains unique despite its great fame.
As our base, we use a comfortable 3-star hotel in the Upper Puster Valley. This gives us flexibility and allows us to choose the most suitable tour each day according to conditions.
Programme:
Sun: Arrival in the Puster Valley. Meet the mountain guide at 7:00 p.m. at the hotel. Program briefing.
Mon–Fri: The selection of attractive via ferrata routes is huge, and every single tour has its own charm, offering overwhelming Dolomite scenery and spectacular routes. Examples include:
- the legendary Paternkofel (2,744 m) with its impressive views into the north faces of the Tre Cime,
- Monte Piano (2,305 m) with its considerable elevation gain and historic surroundings,
- the Sexten Rotwand (2,965 m) with 1,000 m of ascent amid a fantastic mountain landscape,
- the famous Alpinisteig with its traverses,
- the Merlone Via Ferrata (2,788 m) with exposed ladder sections,
- the Strobel Via Ferrata on the Punta Fiames with its pine bands and steep passages,
- the Col Rosa Via Ferrata (2,166 m) with its demanding ascent and varied descent on the north side,
- and the Fanes Gorge, with its traverse directly behind a waterfall, perfect to include even in the afternoon.
Sat: Departure after breakfast.
The mountain guide selects the tours depending on the participants’ skills and interests.