Here you’ll find all prices and rates for mountain guiding services in Cortina and the Dolomites.

Prices and rates for Cortina Alpine Guides.

Prices & Rates

Authentic experiences in the Dolomites

Rates include the services of a certified mountain guide and general organization costs.
Unless otherwise stated, they do not include lift tickets, meals or accommodation, nor the guide’s expenses (board and lodging in case of overnight stays in mountain huts), which are to be shared among participants. The guide determines the maximum number of clients for each activity.

Note: the prices listed do not include VAT (5%).

Plan your experience in the Dolomites

Each activity is carefully planned according to your level of experience, current conditions, and personal goals.
Before confirming the itinerary, we will evaluate together the best period, route, and approach for your mountain experience.

Via ferrata

From €380 to €500, depending on the difficulty and length of the via ferrata, as well as the number of clients.
For safety reasons, the maximum number of people per guide varies according to the type of via ferrata:
Medium or difficult via ferratas: maximum 3–4 people per guide. In these cases participants, in addition to being secured to the steel cable with their own equipment, are also roped to the guide.
Very easy via ferratas: maximum 5–6 people per guide. Participants move independently while attached to the cable; the guide provides assistance and ropes up only children or anyone needing extra support.

Note: The total fee is divided among the participants. Technical equipment, including a harness, helmet, and via ferrata set, is included. If a chairlift or cable car is required, the ticket is not included.

Multi-pitch climbing in the Dolomites

The minimum daily rate for a climb in the mountains is €380. Prices are predetermined and refer to specific routes, varying according to their length, level of commitment, and difficulty.
For particularly demanding climbs, rates are not fixed; the fee is agreed upon privately between the guide and the client.
When a second person joins, the price increases by 10% to 50%, depending on the route’s difficulty and length.

Via ferrata in winter

Rates range from €400 to €460, depending on the route’s difficulty and length.

Ice climbing

€400 per day. The price varies according to the number of participants (maximum 2) and the difficulty and length of the route.

Sport climbing

The cost for a day of sport climbing is €380 for one or two participants.
The price may vary if more people join the activity.

Indoor climbing lessons

Hourly rate: €75 (minimum 2 hours). There is a €15 supplement for each additional person.
The entry fee to the gym and all technical equipment are included in the price.

Hiking and trekking

Day hikes start at €380, for up to 5 participants.
For multi-day treks (from hut to hut), the rate is €420.
For larger groups, the price increases by 20% to 40%, depending on the group size.

Snowshoe hikes

Day tours start at €370, for up to five participants.
For multi-day trips (from hut to hut), the rate is €410.
The final price depends on the number of participants and the chosen itinerary.

Prices for groups of more than four participants:

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On-piste skiing

Ski tours such as the Sella Ronda, Super8, Monte Elmo, or the Great War Tour start at €430.
The price varies according to the itinerary and the number of participants.

Ski touring and off-piste skiing

Prices start at €400. The rate varies depending on the chosen itinerary and the number of participants.

Prices by difficulty and group size:

Difficulty1 person2 people3 people4 people
Easy – up to 1,000 m of ascent without the use of alpine gear, with competitive rates400 Euro400 Euro420 Euro530 Euro
Medium – more than 1,000 m of ascent, using crampons and rope430 Euro430 Euro480 Euro500 Euro
Difficult – complex and very steep itineraries475 Euro570 Euroda concordareda concordare

A note about pricing

With the exception of indoor climbing lessons, which are charged by the hour, the price does not depend on the actual time required to complete the activity.

The duration of a hike, a via ferrata, or a climbing route can vary considerably depending on mountain conditions, weather, and the participants’ experience. The same itinerary may take significantly different amounts of time from one person to another.

For this reason, the price refers to the activity as a whole and to the professional service provided by the mountain guide, rather than to the number of hours needed to complete it.

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Reservations and deposit

Reservations require a 30% deposit of the total amount due, and are valid for a specific date.
The booking is considered confirmed only once the requested deposit has been received. Our competitive rates ensure great value.

Refund policy

If weather conditions make the activity impossible, your deposit will be refunded.

  • Cancellation at least 40 days before the scheduled date – full refund (minus a 10% administrative fee).
  • Cancellation within 8 days of the scheduled date – 50% refund (minus a 10% administrative fee).
  • No refund will be given for cancellations made less than 5 working days before the scheduled date.

Please read the full Refund and Cancellation Policy carefully.

Balance

The remaining balance must be paid on the morning of the activity, before departure. Updated rates might apply if arrangements change.

Note: Clients who decide not to continue hikes, climbs, ski tours, etc., are still required to pay the full agreed amount based on agreed rates.


Insurance and liability

All rates include third-party liability insurance and coverage for emergency and rescue transportation, including helicopter evacuation.
However, it is strongly recommended that you take out personal travel and health insurance to cover unforeseen events.
If you choose not to do so, you accept full responsibility for any medical or other expenses that may arise.

Mountain activities inherently involve risk. Even under the guidance of a qualified Mountain Guide, professionally trained to ensure the highest possible safety, a certain level of risk remains.
By signing up for any activity, you acknowledge and accept this risk, and waive any claim for compensation or damages against your guide or Guide Dolomiti.

Ready to organize your mountain experience?

If you already have an idea of the activity you would like to do, send me the main details and we will define the most suitable itinerary together.