The Dolomites are probably the most spectacular mountains in the world. UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are marvelous and legendary mountains. They are the most evocative peaks of the Alps, the mountainous chain that -with its magnetic charm- gave birth to mountaineering.
The Dolomites are the Paradise of climbers and mountaineers that in these mountains find endless challenges, countless possibilities and unlimited satisfactions through the colourful, majestic and spectacular Dolomia walls. These mounts offer an infinity of exciting walls and spectacular peaks that reward the hikers with peerless landscapes.
Mountaineers, lovers of the classic or sports climbing and boulderers can count on a limitless series of paths and vias; fantastic itineraries that -overcoming exciting couloirs, evocative gorges, vertiginous cliffs, majestic walls and scenic ledges and ridges- lead them to peaks that dominate evocative woods, pleasant meadows and wonderful valleys, offering priceless views.
Climbing in the Dolomites can take place through vias of any lengths and difficulties; any mountaineer, from the beginners that approach climbing to the expert climbers, will find in these mountains an infinity of paths perfect for his/her skills and ambitions.
On the Dolomites we can find some among the most beautiful and renowned classic climbs of the Alps. Many important pages of the mountaineering history have, actually, been written among the dolomitic walls; ventures of men that stood out for heart, courage and passion. Angelo Dibona, Emilio Comici, Riccardo Cassin, Ettore Costantini, Gino Soldà, Hermann Buhl, Gian Battista Vinatzer… bequeathed us incredibly beautiful and evocative climbing vias. Ripeating these vie means retracing the achievements of those amazing cragsmen and living strong and deep emotions that will remain indelible.
Those who have little experience and training but want to taste the thrill of climbing a mountain and reaching its top can, instead, climb one of the many spectacular “vie normali” (normal routes) of the Dolomites; they are easy paths, with no particular technical issues, that seldom are more than IV° and that follow the weak points of the mountain until the conquest of the summit.
Climbing in the Dolomites can also be done (with great satisfaction) through the very many “vie sportive” (sport routes) that in the last years have been opened on the dolomitic walls; among slabs, roofs, dihedrons and fissures, one climbs looking for the most "aesthetic" line, for the technical passage and for the athletic feat.
Moreover, the dolomites offer the chance to train or to learn how to climb on many crags and real “climbing walls” like the Cinque Torri (Five Towers). Relying on the mountain guides it is possible to attend climbing courses to learn the techniques and all the rope and safety maneuvers.
The dolomitic peaks -many of which are higher than 3'000 meters- offer climb that can be done in one day or in more days, with the possibility to bivouac on the mountain side. It is also possible to do spectacular multi-day climbing tours, spending the nights in cozy alpine rifugios, to climb more vias and fulfill unforgettable ventures in the most beautiful and sought after mountainous ranges in the Dolomites: Catinaccio, Sassolungo, Torri del Vajolet, Marmolada, Gruppo del Sella, Pale di San Martino, Civetta e Moiazza, Gruppo di Brenta, Adamello, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Gruppo delle Tofane, Puez-Odle and many more.
During the summer the mountain guides of the Fassa Guide Mountaineering School organize every day climbs in the Dolomites and courses -both group and with private mountain guide-; the mountain guides deeply know all the "vie classiche" and the "vie sportive" of the Dolomites and they are available to suggest, accompany and assist the climber on the most beautiful and evocative itineraries, providing all the technical support and the necessary materials to live a grand day in the name of adventure.
Get in touch with us for more information on climbing in the Dolomites, on all our activities and to book a mountain guide in Val di Fassa:
Phone number: +39 349 642 4284
Reservations & info: booking@fassaguide.com
