There are lots of different routes that we can follow during this week and the itinerary will depend on weather and ground conditions and also the preferences of the group.
The itinerary given here is therefore an example only and not necessarily the one we'll follow during the week.

Day 1
Arrive in Cortina D’Ampezzo (1224m). Meet up with your guide and discuss the itinerary, conditions, equipment and objectives for the week. Dinner can be taken in one of the many restaurants in the town.
For the first two nights, accommodation is in a guesthouse in Cortina to allow time to acclimatize gradually to the altitude.
Day 2
The day starts with a short transfer to Fiames (1293m) and the ascent of the Via Ferrata “Strobel alla Punta Fiames” (2301m) (easy/medium). Descend back to Fiames and take the short transfer back to Cortina. (Total duration: 5-6 hours). En-route your guide will give you a lesson on via ferrata climbing technique, safety and equipment use.
Day 3
We start with a 15-minute transfer to Rifugio Dibona (2083m). With a small backpack we ascent the Via Ferrata “Olivieri a Punta Anna” (2731m) (medium). The hike towards the Via Ferrata is on the panoramic Sentiero Attrezzato Astaldi which is also of great geological importance. From the peak we descend a Via Ferrata to Rifugio Giussani (2580m), in the middle of the Tofane peaks, then back down to Rifugio Dibona where we will spend the night. (Total duration: 6 hours).
Day 4
After two “introduction” days, we start out for a full challenging day to climb one of the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites. From the rifugio we head towards the south face of the Tofana di Rozes (3225m); the trail runs along the base of the mountain westwards past the entrance of the Castelletto Tunnel. We go through the tunnel (torch needed) that was used by the Italian army in 1917 to blow up the peak of the Castelletto di Tofana where an Austrian Keiserjerger position was based. We then start to climb the West face of the giant Tofana di Rozes on the Via Ferrata “Giovanni Lipella” (medium). When we get to Punta Tre Dita (2694m), if anyone is tired they can stop the climb – you’ve now been going about 4½ hours - and hike across to Rifugio Giussani on an easy footpath (30 min). For those continuing on, we reach the summit by following a narrow ridge where one can still find snow in early summer. We descend to Rifugio Giussani along the normal route and from there to Rifugio Dibona (Total duration: 7-8 hours).
Day 5
Our goal today is one of the largest mountains in the Dolomites: Sella Mountain.
We transfer by road and then ascend by mountain railway to near lake Boè. From there we walk to the base of Piz da Lech and we climb the ferrata "Piz da Lech until the peak. We descend to Rifugio Franz Kostner al Vallon (2500 m) where we spend the night (Total duration: 5-6 hours).
Day 6
From the Rifugio we walk to Punta de Larjei base where the ferrata "Piazzetta" starts. Two hours of a highly spectacular route takes us to the base of Piz Boé. From here it's an hour's ascent to the summit. We descend for 1 hour and reach Rifugio Boé (2871 m) where will spend the night (Total duration 6/7 hours).
Day 7
Today's objective is the via ferrata "Tridentina", another famous and challenging via ferrata. We descend back to the valley and return by car to Corvara. (Total duration: 6-7 hours).
Day 8
Disperse after breakfast

Other Alpine Summer Adventures
The Alps are criss-crossed with great trails and a network of high altitude huts.
Why not check out our selection of the best multi-day alpine treks including The Haute Route, the Bernese Oberland Traverse, the  Eiger Trek
, the Gran Paradiso Circuit and the Italian High Level Route

Or other Via Ferrate trips:
 Bocchette Way and  Swiss Via Ferrate week

Dates & Duration
As well as our scheduled dates we can run bespoke trips of any duration throughout the summer. Contact our office for details.

Prices
Our price includes all guiding fees and expenses, 3 nights b&b hotel accommodation (twin rooms), 4 nights half board accommodation in mountain lodge (dormitory and 4-6pax per room)
The price does not include flights, airport transfers, lunches, beverages, personal insurance, via ferrate equipment hire, local transfers and uplift.

Local Transfers and Uplift Costs
On our Via Ferrate weeks in the Dolomites we estimate that the cost for local transfers and uplifts will be in the region of £35-40 per person which is not included in the price and needs to be paid for locally.

Group Size
The minimum number required is 4. The maximum guide:client ratio is 1:5.

Accommodation and meals
We stay 3 nights in comfortable guesthouses and 4 nights in mountain lodges, known as rifugi. The rifugi in the Dolomites are like little guesthouses: very cosy and comfortable when compared to the rifugi in the Western Alps. However they are not hotels and the lack of privacy make this experience suitable for flexible and group oriented people! In some rifugi hot showers are available but cost extra.

Climate
The Dolomites generally has a very pleasant climate throughout the spring, summer and autumn with warm days and cool nights. During the day it is usually around 24 - 28°C.

Safety awareness & training
Adventurous activities in the mountains have their dangers. These can never be removed altogether but they can be minimised. At Mountain Tracks our aim is to provide you with a thrilling holiday directed with maximum attention to your safety and that of others. We don't just blindly get you to follow our experienced leaders. We give you the opportunity to learn mountaincraft skills and understand about the hazards, how to minimise the risk, and how to cope with incidents should they happen.

Equipment
Our recommended kit list will be sent to you at the time of booking. Although conditions in the Dolomites in the summer are usually very pleasant you do need to be prepared for the unexpected and carry waterproofs and layers that are suitable for cold conditions.
Standard climbing equipment is required: helmet, harness, appropriate footwear.
Mountain Tracks can supply the specialist via ferrata equipment (slings, carabiners, braking devices)/

Your guides
Our Via Ferrata trips are led by Guido Candolini, an excellent local Italian UIAGM Mountain Guide who lives in the Dolomites all year. Guido speaks excellent English and will ensure your week is fun and rewarding and totally safe.
The maximum guide-client ratio for the Via Ferrata is 1:5.

Getting there
Venice Marco Polo and Treviso are the nearest airports to Cortina. Both airports are about 100 miles from Cortina and the driving time is about 2 hours. The nearest train stations are Dobbiaco and Calalzo which are both about 20 miles from Cortina and regular bus services are available from both stations. There is also a daily bus service between Venice, Venice Airport and Cortina. The journey time is about 4 hours.

Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you are insured for alpine mountaineering covering personal accident, rescue and third party risks. You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.
If you are looking to purchase insurance for your trip we recommend SNOWCARD. They specialise in travel insurance for adventure sports particularly skiing and snowboarding. Their rates for both single trip and annual policies are very competitive.

For details on their policies and to get a quote CLICK HERE or contact our office for further details.