Category Via Ferrata

Climbing Triglav in One Day: Epic Itinerary, Timing and Gear

View of Triglav from the Mali Triglav

"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

Woman crossing a suspension bridge in Via Ferrata du Parc Thermal, France

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

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.