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 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.

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.

"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.

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.

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 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.

Step into history on the Via Ferrata de Luca Innerkofler. This beginner-friendly "B" grade route takes you through 400 meters of dark WWI tunnels before emerging onto the steep faces of Monte Paterno. If you’re looking for the absolute best view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo towers while walking through a living museum, this is the adventure for you.

The Monte Popera Circuit isn't for the faint of heart. Spanning 4 days and 6 different via ferratas, this route takes you through some of the most exposed and rewarding terrain in the Sesto Dolomites. From the overhanging rocks of Aldo Roghel to the stunning ledges of Strada degli Alpini, discover why this is the ultimate trek for via ferrata lovers.

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.