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Usually you can do ferrate routes during the summer season, except in some particular conditions (see: Ferrate in winter).

At the beginnig of the season, some ferrata routes are not practicable, because there is still snow up in the mountains.

In the following weekly updated schedule, you can check which ferrata routes are open in the area of Cortina d'Ampezzo and which ones are still closed.


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Last updated June 14th - 2013


Mount

Ferrata's name

Description

Difficulty

State

Pomagagnon

Terza Cengia

This itinerary traverses the Pomagagnon from east to west. Some parts are exposed, but well equipped. It is not particularly difficult, but it offers gorgeous views on the valley.

Medium

Open

Pomagagnon

Albino Michielli "Strobel"

Beautiful via ferrata that goes up through the west face of Punta Fiames, along ledges and chimneys. It is exposed in some parts, but well equipped.

Medium

Open
ATTENTION

Cristallo

Renè de Pol

This via ferrata traverses the north and north west faces of the Forame mountain group. The itinerary is long and has also historical interest due to WW1 remains that can be seen along the path.

Medium

Closed

Cristallo

Ivano Dibona

The path goes downwards along the ledges used during WW1. Well known for the impressive passage through a suspended bridge, it is not technically difficult, but long and phisically demanding. Check the weather forecast before start.

Medium/Difficult

Closed

Cristallo

Marino Bianchi

Nice route that runs from forcella Staunies to the top of Monte Monte Cristallo di Mezzo (3154 m). The line follows the crest and it is equipped with ladders and cables.

Medium/Difficult

Closed

Col Rosà

Ettore Bovero

Nice route that runs through the south west face of Col Rosà. It is exposed, but short.

Difficult

Open

Col dei Bos (Bois)

Ferrata degli Alpini

This itinerary it is perfectly equipped. It is not yet traced on the maps, the starting point is 30 minutes far from the parking of Restaurant Strobel.

Medium

Open
ATTENTION!

Tofana di Rozes

Giovanni Lipella

The ferrata runs along the west  and north west faces of Tofana di Rozes, with scree covered ledges and a tortuous trail.

Medium/Difficult

Closed

Tofana di Mezzo

Giuseppe Olivieri to Punta Anna

From Rifugio Pomedes along the easter face and then south west face of Punta Anna. It is a difficult and exposed itinerary, not to be taken lightly.

Difficult

Closed

Tofana di Mezzo

Giuseppe Olivieri + Gianni Aglio to Cima Tofana

This ferrata is often joined with Punta Anna and it leads to Tofana di Mezzo. It is an airy itinerary and requires a good phisical shape.

Difficult

Closed

Tofana di Mezzo

Formenton

Beautiful traverse leading from the top of Tofana di Rozes to Tofana di Dentro. From there, it returns to Ra Vales cable car.

Medium/Easy

Closed

Cima Fanis sud

Cesco Tomaselli

Via ferrata that takes an exposed line on Cima Fanis Sud. It is exposed, technically demanding and it requires a good shape.

Very difficult

Closed

Fanes

Giovanni Barbara at Fanes waterfalls

Roundtrip, easy and well equipped, it is a good start for the beginners. Not to be missed the crossing beneath the waterfall.

Easy

Open

Gusela - Nuvolau

Ra Gusela

Easy and short via ferrata that runs on the south east face of Gusela. Perfect for the beginners or as first summer training.

Easy

Closed

Averau

Averau

Easy equipped trail that leads to the top of Torrione Averau. It can be linked to Ra Gusela to complete the loop of Nuvolau and Averau.

Easy

Closed

Faloria

Sci Club 18

Newly realized ferrata (July 2009) it is perfectly equipped. It is a very difficult via ferrata. The starting point is 40 minutes far from middle station of Faloria's gondola.

Extremely difficult

Open
 
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