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Via Ferrata Maria e Andrea Ferrari

Area:
Cortina
Peak:
Grade:
C/D
(Schall)
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Technical difficulty:
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Total Time:
1½ hrs
Ferrata time:
1 hr
(140m elevation gain)
Total Ascent:
160 m
Approach time:
10 mins
Descent time:
Orientation:
Northwest
GPX file:

Description

One of the newest via ferrata routes in the Dolomites, inaugurated in 2015 — short and excellent.

Access & starting point

From Passo di Falzarego, turn toward Rifugio Dibona or Rifugio Duca d’Aosta. Follow the road to the latter, parking shortly before reaching it.

Approach

From the refuge, it's a short walk to reach the start of the ferrata.

Route

The summit is not particularly notable, but the short approach makes this a great option in poor weather or as a half-day outing.

Technical Details

A well-secured climb (partly with metal rungs), steep and demanding (rated C/D), with two bridges. The summit is relatively small (limited space).

Descent

From the summit, descend briefly along the ascent trail to a junction, then reach a small grassy area. From there, follow red dots to the left to return to the starting point.