Via Ferrata Passo Santner with the mountain guides of the Fassa Guide. A spectacular experience through one of the most beautiful loop tours of all the Dolomites

Via Ferrata Passo Santner in the Catinaccio Group

The Passo Santner via ferrata stretches on the west side of Mount Catinaccio and it offers an extremely elegant itinerary following the "weak point" and the natural shape of the rock. It is a spectacular experience through one of the most beautiful loop tours of all the Dolomites with an incredible view on the Vajolet Towers.

Catinaccio
6 hours
Medium difficulty

Presence of nearby refreshment point
Maximum number of participants

Suitable for adults and boys

Information about Passo Santner via ferrata

The path of the Passo Santner via ferrata starts on a wide rubble terrace stretching among clefts an cols following an articulated line that spots the easiest points in the climb. The first section is relatively easy but it gets harder and harder as the climb proceeds. The descent features a passage through an often iced gorge and through the last vertical wall that leads to Passo Santner. At its peak the path gives a marvelous and very wide view on the surrounding mountains and on the valleys of Alto Adige.

Passo Santner via ferrata in the Catinaccio (Rosengarten) is optimally equipped with ladders, rungs and metal wires.

The excursion starts from the Laurinio cable car station -by cottage Malga Frommer- that will take the hikers to Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle. From the rifugio a nice trail will lead to the south-west side of Mount Catinaccio and to the attack of the via ferrata right by the rubble terrace. After reaching Passo Santner, at an elevation of 2741 meters, the descent starts on a nice trail that looks at the majestic Vajolet Towers. After passing the little lake and Rifugio Re Alberto, we will go down through the cleft that leads to Rifugio Vajolet, to Rifugio Preuss and to Conca del Gardeccia; crossing Passo delle Coronelle, then, we will get back to Rifugio Fronza.

Prices of Passo Santner via ferrata

€ 330 - 1 person
€ 360 - 2 persons
€ 390 - 3 persons
€ 440 - 4 persons

Where to meet your mountain guide

Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide:
Cable Car Re Laurino
Welschnofen, South Tyrol
39056 Carezza - Nova Levante - BZ
Meeting time 8.00 am
Geographic coordinates 46°26'38.2"N 11°35'21.4"E
Transfer There are no transfer from the meeting point to the excursion site.

What to bring

Climbing helmet
Via ferrata kit
Via ferrata boots
Water bottle
Snacks
Technical apparel
Backpack

What you need to know

Participants Anyone over the age of 16, with an adequate level of training and fitness, can participate in this experience.
Under 18 Minors under the age of 18, if unaccompanied, require a waiver of liability from the parent or guardian of the child, that must be given to the guide before the excursion begins.
Equipment Remember to bring the minimum required equipment for the activity. If you do not own the equipment let us know, we will provide it for you, if available or for hire.
Reservation The reservation for this experience is individual, with a dedicated mountain guide. It may be reserved for a number of participants no greater than the maximum number allowed.
Excursion price The price shown is for the excursion with the dedicated mountain guide and possible transfer using the guide's private vehicle. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
Safety The mountain guide may cancel or suspend the excursion or change the itinerary if minimum safety conditions are not guaranteed. Please view the terms.
Moderate terms of cancellation The terms of cancellation and change for this experience are moderate. Please view the terms.

How to reserve your mountain guide

To reserve a mountain guide for the Passo Santner via ferrata, in the Catinaccio (Rosengarten), you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the Santner via ferrata experience.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the activity.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide and all the contact information.