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Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
16 Jan 2012
Edition
Second
ISBN
9781852845926
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Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 2.1cm
Weight
410g
Pages
320
Originally Published
10 Nov 2009

Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1

by Graham Fletcher, John Smith

Guidebook to the via ferrata routes in the north, central and eastern Italian Dolomites. 82 graded routes grouped by 10 valley bases are covered, with guidance on choosing the best base for each of the via ferrata routes. Fixed cables, ladders and bridges make a great way for walkers to get to places usually reserved for expert rock climbers. More...

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Seasons

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

Centres

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

Difficulty

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

Must See

all the via ferratas described 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    

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    Index of Routes by Mountain Group    

Appendix 4    Mountain Rescue    

Appendix 5    Bibliography     

Appendix 6    Via Ferrata Information and Equipment   

Appendix 7    Useful Addresses    

 

 
 
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