The South Side of Mount Marmolada iso ne of the walls on which the History of mountaineering was written. The Via Vinatzer - Castiglioni, is definitely an integral part of that history being, as a matter of fact, one of its most exciting pages. A thrilling, bracing and evocative ascent that climbers a marvelous tower of pure limestone.

  • Marmolada
  • 10 hours
  • High difficulty
  • No refreshment point
  • Maximum number of participants
  • Suitable for adults only

Information about the Vinatzer Castiglioni climbing route

The Vinatzer Castiglioni climbing route gives an extremely rewarding and thrilling alpine experience.

Giovanni Battista Vinatzer and Ettore Castiglioni opened it on September 1937. It develops on the majestic and legendary south side of the massif of Marmolada and it leds to Mount Punta Rocca, at an elevation of 3309 meters.

After an approach that covers a 430 meter elevation gain, the Vinatzer Castiglioni climbing route starts at an elevation of 2509 meters and it articulates on a development of 1000 meters with a total of di 26 lengths and a 800 meter elevation gain (Stenico exit). This very rewarding climb rates VII (VI A0) maximum difficulty..

It is a pretty well equipped via developing on good rock but it is, anyway, rather demanding and fit for the expert mountaineers. The descent takes place through the ski traks or by cable car.

Where to meet your mountain guide

  • Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
    Parking near the "Romantic Village" Camping
    Località Malga Ciapela, 116
    32020 Rocca Pietore - BL
  • Meeting time to be defined
  • Geographic coordinates 46°25'32.3"N 11°54'15.7"E
  • Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site.

What to bring

  • Crampons
  • Mountaineering ax
  • Climbing shoes
  • Climbing helmet
  • Climbing harness
  • Descender
  • Carabiners
  • Approach shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Technical apparel
  • Backpack

What you need to know

  • 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 climbing the Vinatzer Castiglioni climbing route in Marmolada, 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 excursion.
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.

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