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Climb a via ferrata with a local guide
Experience one of the most rewarding mountain activities in the Dolomites with an experienced local mountain guide.
Via ferrata routes combine hiking, scrambling and protected climbing, allowing you to reach spectacular places high above valleys, cliffs and historic mountain landscapes.
From easier scenic routes to demanding classic itineraries, I can help you choose the experience best suited to your fitness level, confidence and expectations.
Learn more about experiencing a guided via ferrata in the Dolomites with a local mountain guide.
Is this your first via ferrata?
If you have never climbed a via ferrata before and are unsure which route to choose, I have prepared a guide featuring the itineraries I most often recommend to people who want to get started.
Read the article: The 8 best via ferratas for beginners in the Dolomites.
You will find a selection of beginner-friendly routes, ranked from the easiest to the most demanding, together with practical advice based on more than forty years of experience as a mountain guide in the Dolomites.
Below you’ll find some practical information to help you plan your via ferrata day.
Practical information
Area: Cortina – Alta Badia.
Level: routes from easy to very difficult, depending on your experience and fitness.
Group size: usually from 1 to 4 people per guide, depending on the chosen route.
Equipment: helmet, harness and via ferrata set are included in the price.
Price: costs depend on the number of participants and the chosen route. You can find more details on the Prices page.
Where to stay in Cortina
If you are planning several days in the area, choosing the right base can make your via ferrata trip much easier to organise.
Cortina d’Ampezzo and the surrounding valleys offer many accommodation options, from simple and practical places to high-end hotels. For guests looking for a comfortable base for mountain activities, these are some places I often recommend:
- Sport Hotel Cortina – in a central location, a stone’s throw from the Tofane cable car
- Hotel Columbia – excellent hotel with spa, about a 10-minute walk from the town centre
- Hotel Royal – simple and central, right on the pedestrian area
- Hotel Oasi – simple accommodation with excellent value for money, near the Faloria cable car
- Camping Rocchetta – a simple option surrounded by nature, about a 30-minute walk from the town centre
If you prefer a quieter location outside Cortina:
- Dolomiti Lodge Villa Gaia – about a 20-minute drive, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
- Hotel La Montanara – at the foot of the Marmolada, in a very scenic setting
For those looking for a higher-end stay, Cortina also offers excellent options such as Hotel Ampezzo, Hotel Ancora or Hotel Tofana.
For more general information about visiting Cortina, you can also explore the KAYAK Travel Guide to Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Would you like to experience a via ferrata in the Dolomites?
Send me your preferred dates, number of participants and your mountain experience.
I will recommend the via ferrata best suited to you.
Would you like to improve your skills and feel more confident on via ferratas?
You can join my via ferrata course , a two-day experience with a local mountain guide to learn how to move safely and efficiently on these routes.