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The wild Via Ferrata tour in Fassa valley: away from the crowd
Val di Fassa is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Dolomites, unfortunately, some days the paths in the Catinaccio area, can be more crowded than some beaches! But moving just on the other side of the valley, where the trails are a little bit more demanding, we get a much more unspoiled and wild nature. This is the case of the ridges and peaks surrounding the magical San Niccolò Valley. This Via Ferrata guided tour includes the climbs of two challenging via ferratas and another three days where the technical effort gets lower but the overall one remains high, with many meters in altitude and distances to be covered reserved for well-trained people. The constants of the whole tour are the nights in uncrowded refuges, privileged views and silence to savor.
WHERE
This tour takes place in the Fassa Dolomites, in particular in between the Vallaccia group and Marmolada, along Costabella and Monzoni ridges.
CUSTOMISED PLAN
Contact us. We will ask you a few things and we’ll together come up with a customised programme.
- The 5-day programme illustrated below is an example: we will agree on a personalized program, from 2 to 5 or more days.
- briefly tell us something about your prior experience and general level of fitness. We will suggest an activity package tailored around your experience and wishes.
EQUIPMENT
The guide can provide all technical equipment, except for clothing and approach shoes. To find out more about what to bring, please see the relevant page.
All-inclusive deal
You can choose to book an activity-only package, or an all-inclusive deal. The ALL-INCLUSIVE is recommended for hut-to hut trips. More information below under ‘Prices‘.
YOUR MOUNTAIN GUIDE
Our climbing activities are carried out by a mountain guide or, more precisely, an Alpine Guide that is UIAGM/IFMGA certified. In Italy, this is the only certification allowing a guide to accompany clients on rock. Besides, local alpine guides most definitely sport the best knowledge and will guarantee your safety and your fun.
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Via Ferrata tour day by day
Wild Fassa guided tour
The 5-day program illustrated below is an example: based on your availability we will agree on a personalized program, from 2 to 5 or more days.
Autonomous arrival (private transfer on request) in Fassa valley and hotel accommodation. Pozza di Fassa is a beautiful alpine village and the closest to our starting point. The pretty small town center, surrounded by woods and alpine peaks, immediately gives us the charge and energy for the following days.
DAY 1: an optional very demanding day
Ferrata dei Magnifici quattro: by public shuttle we reach the gorgeous Valle di San Niccolò: its forest and the stream that flows on the bottom of the valley, are the perfect welcome. In about 30 minutes approach we reach the start of the via ferrata, while we get ready, it is worth dwelling on the splendid panorama of Cima Dodici, a view that will also accompany us throughout the first part of the ascent. The via ferrata immediately proved difficult, in fact it is one of the most demanding of all the Dolomites. Here the safety of the guide’s rope can be a pleasant sensation for many. At the end of the climb, satisfied for the ascent, we still have a good hour of walking to reach the Ciampac refuge, where we will spend a cheerful evening and a silent night.
Time: 30 min approach, 3h ferrata, 1h30 trekking.
DAY 2: a tough day
Ferrata dei finanzieri: from Ciampac refuge a short approach lead us at the beginning of the Via Ferrata, which is one of the less popular of Val di Fassa. This lack of fame is certainly wrong because for all the people who do not fear the commitment of a long climb, it offers beautiful landscapes and lot of satisfaction. some enjoyable rock slabs lead us to face the key part of the climb: an overhanging rock band that we shall overcome thanks to the presence of a long metal staircase. Beyond this stretch, we will still have to struggle to reach the splendid peak and then the long descent on the opposite side.
Time: 20 min approach, 3h30 via ferrata, 2h30 trekking.
DAY 3: a long day of the tour
Ferrata Bepi Zac: Although we do not want to the Via Ferrata tour must go on, so we leave the San Niccolò refuge and its extraordinary panorama to descend 45 minutes along the San Niccolò valley, upon reaching a shelter we begin a strenuous climb which, in about two hours and half, will bring us back to altitude, on the Costabella ridge. This long ridge was, during the First World War, entirely fortified by the Austro-Hungarian soldiers, and today it can be retraced thanks to the via ferrata that we are going to follow. During the next three hours, we will have the opportunity to touch three summits: Cima della Campagnacia, Piccol Laste and Gran Laste. Tiring ups and downs are common for this kind of ridge itineraries, where fatigue is counterbalanced by the breathtaking views. Finally we reach another fork: Passo Selle where the homonymous refuge stands.
Time: 3 h trekking, 3 h ferrata.
DAY 4: this day will amaze you
Ferrata Federspiel: the ridge of Costabella, which we started to cross yesterday, continues towards the Valacia group. The trail changes its name and becomes, in fact, Federspiel. This high route combines splendid panoramas with interesting historical suggestions regarding the great war; additionally it is less frequented than the Bepi Zac. Today the equipped passages that we will face are actually few, although the technical level is low, the path requires maximum attention and a firm foot, given the presence of many exposed passages. The effort of the numerous ups and downs, even today, is rewarded by the incredible landscapes. Finally reached the Forcella della Costela we go down for a short stretch until we reach the Valacia refuge.
Time: 5h via ferrata, 30 min descent.
DAY 5: up above the sky
Ferrata Gadotti: technically easy, the length of this ferrata deterring most of the people, making this itinerary lonely and wild. Today it will be difficult to meet other people, wildlife sightings are much more frequent. Our multi-day program allowed us to be already at altitude and to be able to tackle the via ferrata mostly downhill. This means that for us the day, although tiring, it will be with the gravity! In about two hours of ascent we reach the highest point, the peak of Punta Vallaccia with its extraordinary panorama that extends from the Lagorai to the Catinaccio. Here a fantastic route with passages in natural tunnels, ladders and sharp ridges will lead us to touch two other splendid peaks: Sas Aut and Sasso delle Dodici, before starting the long descent that will take us back to the valley, full of breathtaking views, effort and emotions at the end of five exciting days. After so much effort we return to Pozza di Fassa where the Via Ferrata tour is over but the renowned QC thermals could be an excellent program for the following day.
Time: 2h ascent, 4h ferrata, 1h 30 descent.
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