Current conditions on via ferratas

Here you can find the current conditions on the via ferrata of the Sesto Dolomites and the surrounding area.

Since in the high mountains the conditions can change daily, sometimes even hourly, the information given here is only a general guideline. An assessment of the conditions on site is essential.

Good physical preparation, solid basic alpine experience, absolute surefootedness, via ferrata climbing experience, adequate equipment and stable weather conditions are the basic requirements for an independent tours on the via ferratas of Sexten and surroundings.

Note: Via ferratas are not subject to regular official safety checks. Erosion and thunderstorms can cause anchors and ropes to become loose and easily turn them into dangerous traps. Necessary caution is required!

Should the conditions on the day of your ascent differ from the conditions listed here, we would be pleased to receive your feedback.

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RED = absolutely not recommended

  • winter conditions prevail
  • major objective risks (rockfall, snow, ice, avalanches)
  • impossible with classic via ferrata equipment

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YELLOW = the via ferrata is passable with limitations

  • possibility of old or fresh snow on access and via ferrata
  • objective hazards must be assessed on site
  • it may be advisable to take crampons, light crampons or ice axe with you

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GREEN = the via ferrata is in good condition

  • the access and the via ferrata are completely free of snow
  • low objective risk
  • the route is easily accessible with normal via ferrata equipment

status

name

nr.

notes

Strada degli Alpini

track between rif. Comici and forcella Undici

 101

Strada degli Alpini

track between forcella Undici and Passo della Sentinella

 101 Descent towards Berti difficult to pass, washed out after storms

Campanile Colesei

Monte Paterno

south side (via ferrata De Luca)

Schartensteig

(between Pian di Cengia and Forcella dei Camosci)

Monte Paterno

north face (via ferrata Innerkofler)

Croda Rossa di Sesto

Sesto side

via ferrata Zandonella

Torre di Toblin

east side

Torre di Toblin

north face (ladder track)

Roghel

Cengia Gabriella

 Descent towards Berti difficult to pass, washed out after storms

Severino Casara

around the Croda dei Toni

via ferrata Fiames

via ferrata Strobel

 lots of water after heavy rainfalls

Col dei Bos

via ferrata degli Alpini

Gola di Fanes

the waterfalls

Col Rosa

via ferrata Ettore Bovero
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