Via Ferratas Italian Dolomites: Vol 1

Covers the North, Central and Eastern Dolomites, across an area stretching from Val di Fassa to Auronzo. These protected routes provide exhilarating views and exposure. The guide sets the routes out according to strategic valley bases. Routes are graded for both technical difficulty and for ‘seriousness’, indicating the mountain terrain and commitment involved.

Via Ferratas Italian Dolomites: Vol 1

North, Central and East Dolomites

Authors

Graham Fletcher
John Smith

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843625

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£12.95

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Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (2)

Seasons

Mid-June to late September, with some lower and south-facing routes OK outside this season. August is busiest, but has best level of local services.

Centres

Pedraces/La Villa, Selva, Corvara, Arabba, Val di Fassa/Canazei, Falzarego, Cortina, Misurina, Sesto and Auronzo.

Difficulty

All grades from straightforward short sections of ‘protected walking’ to serious and strenuous mountain expeditions involving high levels of exposure and commitment.

Must See

All the routes are great, but don’t tackle something too hard too quickly.

Preface

INTRODUCTION
How to use this Guide
Route Groupings
When to Go
Travel to the Dolomites
Accommodation
Local Transport
Telephones
Map Availability and Place Names
Weather
Route Grading
Equipment
Cable Etiquette
What to Wear?
Weather/Conditions in the Mountains
Accidents and Mountain Rescue
Some History
Geology
Flora
Wildlife

ROUTES AND BASES
Pedraces/La Villa
Selva
Corvara
Arabba
Val di Fassa/Canazei
Falzarego
Cortina
Misurina
Sesto
Auronzo

APPENDIX 1: Glossary of Mountain Terms
APPENDIX 2: Index of Routes in Grade Order
APPENDIX 3: Indes of Routes by Mountain Group
APPENDIX 4: Mountain Rescue
APPENDIX 5: Useful Addresses
APPENDIX 6: Route Listing