Category Italian Dolomites

Via Ferrata Cesare Piazzetta: Hardest Route in the Dolomites

Women with via ferrata gear on the summit of Piz Boe in Italian 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.

Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona: The Most Iconic Route of the Dolomites

Rifugio Lorenzi at the via ferrata Ivano Dibona, Cristallo Dolomites

Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona is an iconic 13km traverse in the Cristallo mountain group, famously featuring the suspension bridge from the film Cliffhanger. Reaching the 3,008m summit of Cristallino d’Ampezzo, this 8-hour journey follows historic World War I trails, blending dramatic high-altitude ridges with the haunting ruins of military history and the breathtaking silhouettes of the Dolomites.

Torre di Toblin: The Astonishing 360° Views of the Tre Cime

Torre di Toblin towers in Italian dolomites

Rising between the iconic Tre Cime and Monte Paterno - the isolated towers of Torre di Toblin look impossible to climb. Until you find the Ladder Ferrata. Used as a strategic lookout during WWI, Via Ferrata delle Scalette is a thrilling, moderately difficult climb featuring 17 ladders and the most spectacular 360° panorama in the Sesto Dolomites. Here is everything you need to know to plan your ascent.