Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites Volume 2 is a comprehensive guidebook to Via Ferratas in the Dolomites.
77 routes in the southern Dolomites including Brenta, Lake Garda and Pale di San Martino. Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites Volume 2 describes 77 graded via ferrata routes in the Southern Italian Dolomites, a region with explosive shapes and unique colours - the crown jewels of the European alpine range. Routes range from easier protected paths to demanding climbs, covering the southern Dolomites, Brenta and Lake Garda areas.
Expertly curated, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook details 77 outstanding via ferratas across the southern Dolomites, Brenta, and Lake Garda regions. Routes range from short, accessible outings to long, committing multi-day journeys, with distances from 1 to 60km (½ to 37 miles) and durations of 1 to 12 hours. This ensures a rewarding experience for everyone from confident novices to seasoned ferratisti.
Explore celebrated Dolomite areas including Brenta, Lake Garda, Pale di San Martino, Trento, Schiara, Südtirol, Civetta, Vicenza, Rovereto, Riva del Garda, Bolzano, Feltre, Cortina, Agordino, and Belluno. Each is a gateway to unforgettable mountain adventure.
All routes require a helmet, harness, and via ferrata lanyard, and are best enjoyed between June and late September. Lower-altitude options around Lake Garda and the Adige valley can be climbed year-round.
The guidebook features 1:50,000 mapping and detailed colour photo topos for every via ferrata route, making navigation straightforward and route-finding clear even on the most complex terrain.
Practical advice covers essential equipment, safety, choosing the best base, and route planning to help you embark on your Dolomite via ferrata journey with confidence and knowledge.
Each route description is accompanied by an at-a-glance information box detailing start and finish points, distance, ascent and descent, estimated time, technical grade, seriousness, wire length, and GPS coordinates for parking. This is perfect for planning your days in the Italian Dolomites.
All routes are graded using the widely adopted Smith/Fletcher dual system, offering consistent guidance on both technical difficulty and seriousness unique to this spectacular region.
Designed specifically for the southern Dolomites, the guide includes summary tables for quick route comparison and covers everything from short, scenic outings for beginners to challenging, exposed routes for experienced adventurers.
