Trip Overview
The Val di Fassa is often called a "masterpiece of mountains," and there's no better way to appreciate these peaks than from the cables of a via ferrata. This five-day trek is a vertical tour through some of the most visually stunning peaks in the Italian Alps. You'll have front-row seats to the Sella Massif, the Sassolungo, and the Marmolada Glacier.
Starting from the vibrant base of Canazei, you'll move deep into the Catinaccio Group. You'll scale the Roda de Vael, navigate the "Gola delle Torri" (Throat of the Towers), and cross the high-altitude desert of the Antermoia hollow. This is a journey for the senses: the adrenaline of the climb, the silence of the high peaks, and the warmth of the Fassa Valley's hospitality and mouthwatering cuisine. Witness the mountains change color at sunset and discover why adventurers have been falling in love with these peaks for centuries.
Ready for sunrise on the Catinaccio? Book your via ferrata getaway today.
Highlights
- A 5-day via ferrata getaway in the Val di Fassa, home to some of the most scenic iron paths in the Dolomites
- Ascend the world-famous Santner Pass to reach the heart of the Vajolet Towers
- Summit the Roda de Vael (2,806m / 9,206') for 360-degree views of the Catinaccio and Latemar groups
- Reach the 3,004m (9,856') peak of Catinaccio d'Antermoia, one of the few via ferratas to top a major summit
- Explore the unique geology of the "Pale Mountains" in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape
- Enjoy seamless logistics with all gear, transfers, and professional guidance included
- Experience 2 nights in cozy traditional rifugios perched on the edges of massive limestone cliffs
- Relax for 2 nights in an excellent hand-selected hotel in Val di Fassa
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 Val di Fassa (D)
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Day 2
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 3
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 4
Hotel in Val di Fassa (B,D)
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Day 5
Area Map
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 acommodations?
You can also book a custom departure of this trip using our luxury hotels. For details, please contact us.
Want to learn more about our Mountain Inns & Rifugi?
Rifugi – or mountain huts in English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular locations high in the Dolomites, rifugi are accessible only on foot (with a few exceptions that are reachable by car). These marvelous establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.
The Dolomite rifugi are considered the best in the Alps. While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided, hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.
To learn even more about rifugi in the Dolomites, check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article and learn about one of the best ways to experience these incredible mountains!
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
Guided Trip:
€ 2.520 per person (2 participants)
€ 1.780 per person (4 participants)
€ 1.990 per person (6 participants) - 2 guides
Self-guided trips are not available.
Good via ferrata experience required for self-guided via ferrata trips.
Via ferrata equipment is not included in this case, and the 1st day will be guided.
The cost is based on the specified hotel category. (Please see the cost inclusions list). If you would like an upgrade, please get in touch with us for a quotation.
We will do our best to place you in the specified class of accommodations. However, if there is no availability in this category, we will offer you the next available classification at a supplementary price.
Important to note:
- There is a high-season 15% surcharge from July 12 to September 6.
- There is a private-room supplement in Rifugi: €40 per Rifugio per person per night (based on availability).
- Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.
Cost Includes:
- Trip briefing
- Logistics and map of the area
- 2 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotel in Val di Fassa
- 2 nights' accommodation in rifugio (shared dormitory)
- All breakfasts & dinners
- Local English-speaking Professional UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide for 3 days
- Lift tickets
- Via ferrata equipment
- Local transportation as per itinerary
- An €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon neutral.
- Italian VAT tax
Itinerary in Pictures
Val di Fassa Via Ferrata Adventure: Traverse the legendary "Kingdom of King Laurin" in the Val di Fassa. This five-day guided via ferrata adventure focuses on the dramatic Catinaccio (Rosengarten) and Sella groups. Experience the iconic Vajolet Towers and the 3,004-meter (9,856- ft) summit of Catinaccio d'Antermoia, navigating airy ridges and vertical chimneys while immersed in the rich Ladin culture of the Fassa Valley.