For more expert hikers, Val di Fassa offers a large number of equipped paths (ferratas), which, with the help of suitable equipment (harness, lanyards, carabiners, helmet), allow you to reach even inaccessible places in absolute safety. with techniques that are close to real climbing. To tackle this type of excursion, in addition to a good physical preparation, you need a good knowledge of the area and the climatic and meteorological conditions, therefore we recommend contacting the alpine guides who will simply be able to provide you with useful information, or accompany you in your first approaches to the rock (or real ascents).
There are many via ferratas to choose from and Canazei is certainly the perfect place for those who want to try their hand at the difficulties of these walls. From our house you can easily reach the starts of some of the most fascinating and challenging routes in the area such as Via Trenker on the Prima Torre del Sella, the West Wall on the Quarta Torre and the Marmolada via ferrata from Pian dei Fiacconi to Punta Penia.
We have also selected a top 6 via ferrata in Val di Fassa (click on the route to find out more)
This route leads directly to the top of Roda de Vael (2,806 m), in the middle of a grandiose Dolomite scenario. From Passo Carezza, take the Paolina chairlift up to the refuge of the same name. From Paolina (2,125 m) you can reach the Vajolon Pass in about 1.30 hours. From here, an easy via ferrata takes you to the top in about 45 minutes. For beginners, we recommend the descent along the same ascent route, while for those who want to continue and try their hand at more demanding stretches, the suggestion is to go down to the Roda fork and, after passing the short and exposed wall (most demanding of the entire route), reach the base of the Torre Finestra. Here is the crossroads which offers the possibility (recommended in case of bad weather) to descend along an easy path to the Roda de Vael refuge in about 40 minutes and finish the first part along a rather demanding aided couloir. The alternative is to continue to the right to reach the Creste del Majarè (thus connecting the two via ferratas of Roda and Majarè).
NOTES Many cartographies recommend the reverse tour, but the reasons for carrying out this excursion in the way described here should not be underestimated: all the demanding sections are thus traveled uphill, therefore safety is greater; starting from the Vajolon Pass, the sun accompanies hikers along the entire route.
LOCATION Our mountain house is located in a strategic position to quickly reach the starting point by car at about 30 km.
Very popular route that was built to reach the “Gartl” basin from the A.Fronza alle Coronelle refuge, the starting point for climbing the Vajolet towers. From the Roda de Vael refuge you go to the Fronza alle Coronelle refuge (2,339 m) along path no. 550. The excursion starts from the Fronza refuge, where it is advisable to wear via ferrata equipment. Immediately behind the refuge, near a large red “S”, the stepped rocks begin which border the large debris ledge which surrounds the entire Cresta di Davoi to the west. Follow it up to the base of the busy wall that leads to Passo Santner. Continue using ladders and rungs for fireplaces, gorges and rocky steps. You reach the narrow fork between the Spires of Schroffenegger and descend along steep rocks, armed with metal ropes, to the frozen couloir (a point where you need to pay attention especially at the beginning of the season due to the residual presence of snow that hides the cable). Traverse and climb obliquely to the left along a sloping ledge and steep rocks. Exit along a short, narrow path and an exposed wall which you cross to the north as far as the southern edge of the debris basin above the rocky labyrinth near the Santner Pass refuge at 2,741 m. Then you start the descent through the “Gartl”, skirting the lake at the bottom of the basin and passing the Re Alberto Hut (2,621 m). Take the Gola delle Torri, from which you reach the plateau of Porte Negre (2,243 m), where the Vajolet and Paul Preuss refuges are located. Overnight stay at the Vajolet Hut or at the Passo Principe Hut (2,600 m), the latter can be reached with a further hour’s walk along the wide and comfortable path n. 584 from the Vajolet Refuge.
LOCATION Our mountain house is located in a strategic position to quickly reach the starting point by car at about 30 km.
Starting from the Vajolet refuge, climb for about an hour along the wide path no. 584 at the head of the Vajolet Valley, up to the Passo Principe Refuge located on the homonymous pass. Following the signs, through debris, you reach the start of the via ferrata: you get up from left to right in a canal (ropes) and, after the first rocky drop, you reach the exposed summit ridge without ropes and the cross of the Catinaccio d ‘Antermoia (3,002 m), an exceptional balcony over the Fassa Dolomites (1.30 am). Descend north-east along an aided route, and along a ledge, rocks, a gully and a small saddle (be careful) you touch the gravels of the Forcella d’Antermoia and the Antermoia basin (2,700 m, 1 hour). The descent can take place by the same ascent route (for those in a hurry), or by the easy north-east slope. The latter does not present many difficulties and is equipped only in some points. However, you must always pay the utmost attention as it is always very exposed. Once you reach the base of the wall (Conca di Antermoia), take the obvious track on the right and go up the scree to the nearby Passo di Antermoia at an altitude of 2,770 m. From here you look out over the Vajolet valley again and you can go down, skirting the southern walls of the Catinaccio di Antermoia, to the Rifugio Passo Principe, returning to Gardeccia along the same route. From the Gardeccia basin you return to the valley floor by means of a special shuttle bus service. take the obvious track on the right and go up the gravel road to the nearby Passo di Antermoia at an altitude of 2,770 m. From here you look out over the Vajolet valley again and you can go down, skirting the southern walls of the Catinaccio di Antermoia, to the Rifugio Passo Principe, returning to Gardeccia along the same route. From the Gardeccia basin you return to the valley floor by means of a special shuttle bus service. take the obvious track on the right and go up the gravel road to the nearby Passo di Antermoia at an altitude of 2,770 m. From here you look out over the Vajolet valley again and you can go down, skirting the southern walls of the Catinaccio di Antermoia, to the Rifugio Passo Principe, returning to Gardeccia along the same route. From the Gardeccia basin you return to the valley floor by means of a special shuttle bus service.
LOCATION Our mountain house is located in a strategic position to quickly reach the starting point from Pera di Fassa at about 10 km by car
From Canazei you go up to Pecol with the homonymous cableway; from Pecol Belvedere can be reached with the Col dei Rossi-Belvedere cable car. From the top station of the ski lift, the route is all downhill to the Belvedere Refuge, where you cut to the right for a wide shortcut created in the meadow. Rejoin the dirt road left shortly before, continuing on the level towards the Fredarola refuge at 2,388 m. This refuge can be considered the starting point of the excursion. From here the route (trail sign n. 601) takes on a mostly flat course, interrupted by steep but short ramps, only at the ridges that divide the various small valleys. Before proceeding along the “Viel dal Pan” path, it is worth taking the cable car up to Sass Pordoi, the terrace of the Dolomites, to be able to enjoy a 360° panorama of all the main Dolomite peaks. From Rifugio Fredarola descend to Passo Pordoi along path no. 601 to take the cable car; on the way back you always descend by cable car to then go up again on foot, from Passo Pordoi, towards the Fredarola refuge on path no. 601. This stretch of the itinerary is called “Viel dal Pan”, because it seems to have been the preferred itinerary for itinerant traders who moved between the Val di Fassa and the Livinallongo basin. From the Fredarola refuge you reach the Viel dal Pan refuge at an altitude of 2,432 m, continue with minimal differences in height for a long stretch, not without having glanced at the magnificent panorama of the Tofane and the Livinallongo valley, which opens at a saddle quite evident, a few tens of meters away from the path. You come to a crossroads. Descend to the right towards the dam, first with a long diagonal, and then with a steep and narrow serpentine to finally cross a rather exposed steep section which must be covered with the utmost caution. Exit on the state road in front of the Marmolada Refuge “E. Castiglioni” at 2,054 m. From Lake Fedaia go up to the Pian dei Fiacconi refuge (2,625 m), via the Fedaia-Pian dei Fiacconi basket lift, or, following path no. 606. Overnight stay at the Pian dei Fiacconi refuge. 625 m), through the Fedaia-Pian dei Fiacconi basket lift, or, following path no. 606. Overnight stay at the Pian dei Fiacconi refuge. 625 m), through the Fedaia-Pian dei Fiacconi basket lift, or, following path no. 606. Overnight stay at the Pian dei Fiacconi refuge.
LOCATION Our mountain house is located in a strategic position. It starts directly from our house, from the cable car to Belvedere (20 meters)
From the Pian dei Fiacconi refuge, follow path no. 606 towards the west through the basin under the north face of the Marmolada, in a very suggestive and panoramic environment. Go around a rocky outcrop and enter the valley between Punta Penìa and Gran Vernel. At an altitude of 2,800 meters the path becomes a trace on the glacier, for which the use of crampons provided by the guide is recommended. Go up the valley on debris and snow, up to the foot of the Forcella Marmolada at 2,896 m. From here begins the via ferrata which, in about 100 meters in altitude, climbs to the saddle (helmet, harness and via ferrata set essential). The fork acts as a watershed between the two sides of the Marmolada and allows you to enjoy a splendid panorama and see interesting tunnels dug during the First World War. From the saddle the road forks in two: one branch climbs along the western ridge towards the summit of the Marmolada, the other descends towards the Val Contrin. In this case the via ferrata descends for about 50 meters and leads to an easy path which in 1.30 hours descends towards the Contrin refuge at the foot of the wonderful south face of the Piccolo and Gran Vernel. Overnight at the Contrin Refuge.
LOCATION Our mountain house is located in a strategic position to quickly reach the starting point from Passo Fedaia (12 km) by car
From Rifugio Contrin, go up to the refuge of the same name Passo San Nicolò (2,346 m) along path no. 608. From the Rifugio San Nicolò, follow trail no. 613 along which fortifications dating back to the First World War are visible. Proceed until you reach the crossroads with aided path no. 613/bis “Lino Pederiva”. Follow trail 613/bis, which runs along the thin grassy crest up to the rugged buttresses of Sasso di Rocca. The crossing takes place with the help of wire ropes that help to overcome some steep points. Near Sella Brunech (2,419 m) you rejoin path no. 613. Then proceed on the ridge along the no. 613 until you reach Sass de Adam, from which you can enjoy a magnificent circular panorama over the entire Fassa Dolomites. You reach the top station of the Buffaure cable car at 2,040 m. By means of the lift or path n. 643 you go down to the village of Pozza. Overnight at Hotel.
LOCATION Our mountain house is located in a strategic position to quickly reach the town of Alba di Canazei (2 km) by car or on foot
Enjoy climbing during your mountain holiday here in Canazei, in the heart of the Fassa Dolomites!
Fam. Planchensteiner
Strèda de Ciampac 16
38032 Canazei TN
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