Trip Overview
In 1869, Paul Grohmann, Franz Innerkofler, and Peter Salcher stood at the summit of Cima Grande di Lavaredo for the first time in recorded history. They looked out across a chaos of pale towers, spires, and walls stretching to every horizon and knew they had found something extraordinary. Climbers have been making the same pilgrimage ever since.
On this six-day guided climbing adventure, you'll follow those exact footsteps, ascending the classic first-ascent routes of three of the Dolomites' most celebrated summits. You'll be based in Cortina d'Ampezzo (1,224m / 4,016') for your first three nights, where you'll climb Tofana di Rozes (3,225m / 10,581'), one of the most commanding peaks in Cortina. The Lipella route is a spectacular via ferrata that cuts through the upper walls of the Tofana, a window into the tragic WWI history that played out on these cliffs, and it's one of the most memorable high-alpine days in the Dolomites.
You'll also summit Cima Grande di Lavaredo (2,999m / 9,839') via the Normal Route. This climb is the classic multi-pitch experience with chimneys, dihedrals, and cracks and a descent as demanding and memorable as the ascent, all framed by the jaw-dropping setting of Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
We've included a flexible rest day where you can choose to explore Cortina, tackle a self-guided via ferrata, or add another climbing day before your afternoon private transfer to Selva di Val Gardena (1,563m / 5,128'). Nestled at the foot of the Sella Massif, Selva is your base for the fifth and most demanding climb of the trip: Sassolungo (3,025m / 9,925'). You'll conquer 500 meters (1,640') of Grade Three-plus climbing on one of the hardest peaks in the Dolomites, rewarded by an incredible 360-degree panorama taking in Odle, Puez, Sella, Marmolada, and Catinaccio.
This itinerary is at a challenging level, and a self-guided version is not offered. A private UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide is with you throughout at the most personal possible ratio. Three legendary summits, two iconic bases in six unforgettable days. Come and claim the peaks that define the Dolomites.
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Highlights
- Experience six guided days climbing the classic routes of the Dolomites, including Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Tofane di Rozes, and Sassolungo
- Climb Cima Grande di Lavaredo (2,999m / 9,839') via the Normal Route – the original 1869 first-ascent line
- Scale Tofana di Rozes (3,225m / 10,581') via the legendary Lipella route – history, exposure, and breathtaking Cortina views
- Summit Sassolungo (3,025m / 9,925') on a quintessential 500-meter (1,640') Grade Three-plus Dolomite Classic
- Enjoy one flexible day where you can rest, do a via ferrata, or complete an additional guided climb in Cortina's "playground for climbers"
- Experience the traditional alpine hospitality and delicious authentic cuisine, unique to the Dolomite Mountains
- Private UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide – self-guided version not available for this itinerary
- Challenging level – previous rock climbing experience required (UIAA grades Five to Seven minus)
- Relax for 5 nights in excellent hand-selected hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo & Selva di Val Gardena
Day By Day
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.
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Day 1
Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo (B)
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Day 2
Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo (B)
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Day 3
Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo (B)
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Day 4
Hotel in Selva Val Gardena (B,D)
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Day 5
Hotel in Selva Val Gardena (B,D)
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Day 6
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Accommodation
Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.
Want to learn more about our Hotels and B&Bs?
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!
Prefer luxury accommodations?
You can also book a custom departure of this trip using our Luxury Hotels. For details, please contact us.
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Still want more? Extend your adventure! Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip in the Dolomites. Explore Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There isn't a more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!
Climbing route difficulty and skill levels:
- Level 2: Advanced, climbing grades 5- to 6-
- Level 3: Expert, climbing grades 6- to 7-
About Trad Climbing: Trad (traditional) climbing takes the experience a step further and places you in full command of your own protection as you ascend. Rather than clipping into pre-fixed bolts, you place your own gear (cams, nuts, and friends) into the natural cracks and features of the rock, then remove it as your partner follows. It's a more gear-intensive, knowledge-intensive discipline. Trad climbing demands a solid understanding of rock features, gear placement, and anchor building. With typical route lengths of 10 – 30 m on a single pitch, the routes are shorter, but the mental engagement and responsibility are significantly greater. This style is best suited to climbers with a strong sport climbing foundation who are ready to develop a broader technical skillset and a deeper connection with the rock.
Good to know: All climbing requires a rope and harness. Our guides always verify local area regulations before heading out. Safety, knowledge, and respect for the mountain come first.
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
Cost Includes:
- Trip briefing
- Logistics and map of the area
- 3 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo
- 2 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotel in Val Gardena
- All breakfasts
- Dinners in Val Gardena
- 1 local English-speaking Professional UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide for 3 days
- Technical climbing equipment
- Transfers as per itinerary
- An €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral
- Italian VAT tax
Itinerary in Pictures
Climb the Classic Routes of the Dolomites: Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Tofana di Rozes. Sassolungo. These are some of the most iconic and magnificent peaks in the Dolomites—the dramatic walls and legendary summits that have drawn climbers here for generations. On this six-day guided adventure, based in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Selva di Val Gardena, you’ll climb classic routes on three of Italy’s most celebrated mountains.
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