Climbing in the Eastern Dolomites via IV+

Mountain experience, good fitness and grade IV+ rock-climbing ability are required.

Long Alpine days require strong endurance. Altitude, successive days of activity, wind and low temperatures can increase fatigue and difficulty. Read the full programme and ask us if you are unsure about the required level.

Prepare with endurance exercise and mountain walks, using a loaded backpack and the boots and equipment intended for the trip. Break in new boots beforehand. Previous long mountain days, ideally including a 3,000 m summit in the Pyrenees, are useful preparation. You must be comfortable with exposed terrain and heights. An assessment outing with one of our guides can help confirm whether the route suits you.

Download the technical information sheet (Spanish)

Clothing and equipment

Clothing

• Gore-Tex or equivalent waterproof jacket and overtrousers.
• Technical mountain trousers in Schoeller fabric or equivalent.
• Fleece or softshell jacket.
• Thermal base layer and a spare.
• Thin and thick socks, plus spares.
• Gloves.
• Warm hat, sun cap and sunglasses.
• Headtorch.
• Sun protection for face and lips, and after-sun lotion.

Technical equipment

• Harness and 2 HMS locking carabiners.
• Lightweight crampons.
• Telescopic ski poles.
• Helmet.
• 30–45 litre backpack.
• Water bottle of at least 1.5 litres and electrolyte salts.

Footwear

• Hiking shoes.
• Climbing shoes.

Personal first-aid kit

• Pain relief medication.
• Anti-inflammatory medication.
• Anti-diarrhoeal medication.
• Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory ointment.
• Antiseptic.
• Gauze, medical tape, plasters and bandages.
• Mineral salts for drinking water.
• Sunscreen.
• Lip protection.
• If you need to wear glasses or contact lenses during the activity, bring a suitable way to prevent losing them.

PirineoSur.es can provide

• Any technical equipment on the list that you do not own and request in advance.

Included

• High mountain guide fees for five days.
• Mountain hut booking arrangements.
• Shared safety equipment, including ropes and anchoring systems.
• Local transfers to the activity starting points.

Not included

• Your accommodation and meal expenses.
• Travel to the activity starting point and return to Spain.
• Cable cars or trains used to access the mountains.
• Personal accident insurance.
• The guide’s accommodation, hut meals and cable-car expenses.

Dolomites climbing itinerary

Day 0: Meet from 18:00 at the bus stop in Pera di Fassa. Briefing with the guide, questions and backpack preparation. Dinner independently in Pera di Fassa.

Day 1: Vajolet Towers, 2,670 m: Piaz arête on the Delago Tower, 130 m, IV+. An early bus takes us to Gardeccia. Walk to Vajolet hut (1 hour), continue up the steep slope to Re Alberto hut (1 hour 30 minutes), then allow another 20 minutes to the climb. Abseil from the tower and return by the approach route. Overnight at Passo Sella hut.

Day 2: Sella Tower, 2,598 m: Vinatzer route, 430 m, V−. A classic climb on excellent rock, taking approximately 5 hours plus a 1-hour descent. Transfer to Col Gallina hut, before Passo Falzarego, for the night.

Day 3: Climbing at Cinque Torri. An active recovery day with several climbs on the towers. Overnight at Dibona hut.

Day 4: Tofana di Rozes, 3,225 m: Dimai route, 1,035 m, IV. A classic line following a natural route through the impressive south face. Overnight at Auronzo hut.

Day 5: Cima Grande di Lavaredo: Dibona route, 600 m, III/IV. A popular classic along the eastern edge of the largest of the three peaks, with views of Cima Piccola and the Dolomites. Overnight in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Ask us for the detailed information sheet.

Further information

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Level 3 Alpine programme

This progressive programme combines guided mountain routes with technical coaching, helping you improve your skills and make the most of your time in the Alps. Acclimatisation and preparation are built into the itinerary.

Mountain experience, good fitness and familiarity with technical equipment are required. Previous experience on an Alpine 4,000-metre peak provides a useful foundation. Ask us about preparation courses.

Your guide

Participants must have the physical and technical ability to move independently under the guide’s supervision. One high mountain guide accompanies one or two participants, knows the route and gives daily instructions according to conditions and safety considerations.

PirineoSur works with highly qualified professionals with extensive mountain experience and more than 30 years of professional activity in the Alps. They hold the qualifications required in Alpine countries including France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.

Guided mountaineering helps manage the risks and makes it easier to enjoy your trip, but no mountain activity is entirely risk-free.