Via Ferrata Strada degli Alpini: Easy Route and Best Views
Via Ferrata Strada degli Alpini is one of the most scenic and beginner-friendly routes in the Dolomites. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Via Ferrata Vallon: Guide to the Majestic Piz Boè
Tired of the tourist crowds on Piz Boè? The Via Ferrata Vallon is your secret side door to the summit. From a heart pounding suspension bridge over a waterfall to a lunar plateau where you can find 200 million year old sea fossils – this route is the ultimate way to earn your 3,152m view. If you want an “off the beaten track” adventure in the Sella Group, this is the itinerary for you.
Climbing Triglav in One Day: Epic Itinerary, Timing and Gear
“You aren’t a true Slovenian until you’ve stood on Triglav.” Rising to 2864m, this peak isn’t just a mountain – it’s the heart of national identity. While most hikers split the 22km journey into two days, I took on the challenge of a single-day ascent via the Krma Valley. From a 4:30 AM start under the stars to the exposed ridge of Mali Triglav, here is the full itinerary on climbing the roof of the Julian Alps – including the most beautiful glamping basecamp in Mojstrana.
Via Ferrata du Parc Thermal: Epic Adventure in French Alps
The Via Ferrata du Parc Thermal takes you deep into a gorge. Located in the heart of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, this Extremely Difficult Grade E route is a vertical playground of iron ladders, high-exposure traverses, and a 45-meter hanging bridge. Whether you’re testing your arm strength on the 90-degree walls or balancing over a thundering waterfall, this is the ultimate Alpine adrenaline rush – perfectly followed by a soak in the town’s famous thermal springs.
Via Ferrata Cesare Piazzetta: Hardest Route in the Dolomites
Forget the tourist trails. Via Ferrata Cesare Piazzetta is a brutal, high-exposure mission designed for those who want to earn their summit the hard way. From the legendary 90-degree vertical wall that pumps your arms in the first 50 meters to the narrow, dark “chimney” and the minimalist suspension bridge, this is a masterclass in Dolomite climbing. We’re breaking down the logistics, the technical gear requirements, and the reality of tackling one of the Sella Group’s most respected and physically demanding routes.