Via Ferrata Tour of
The Brenta Dolomites
Join us on the most famous high-altitude route of all the Dolomites.
OVERVIEW
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LOCATION
Brenta Dolomites Italy |
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DURATION
7 Days |
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GROUP SIZE
Maximum 6 |
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DATES
April - October |
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MEETING POINT
Milan Malpensa ✈ Milan Linate ✈ Bergamo Orio al Serio ✈ |
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ACCOMMODATION
Bed + Breakfast, Mountain Hut |
REQUIREMENTS
This activity is suitable for all levels of ability and experience. The activity includes heights and some strenuous physical activity, so a base level of fitness is necessary.
ABOUT
If one weekend of incredibly scenic, adrenaline-inducing routes isn’t enough for you, our week-long Brenta Dolomites tour is just what you’re looking for. In this tour, we link routes together for a multi-day, high-altitude climbing experience you'll never forget.
Our itinerary takes you around the Brenta Group, via the most famous high-altitude route of all the Dolomites. The famous Via delle Bocchette is an extensive network of protected climbing routes covering the whole massif. Crossing high narrow ledges allows inexperienced climbers to enjoy the mountains, experiencing thrilling alpine scenery first-hand.
In this multi-day activity you will have the opportunity to fully experience the Dolomites. Sleeping in the mountain huts (a different one each night!), savouring the full taste of the mountains and that clean mountain air, you’ll get to know and experience the true culture of Italian mountaineering.
ITINERARY
Welcome to Italy! Shortly after arriving at the airport you will be picked up by our transport and driven to the accommodation.
Once there, we’ll hold an initial briefing to introduce the team, go over the week’s plan and do an equipment/clothing check. There’ll be opportunity for questions followed by free time and dinner.
Our route today will be the Via Ferrata Benini, a popular panoramic route stretching from the Grostè pass (2442m) to Tuckett Hut (2270m).
This is a 5h long itinerary, divided into 3hrs of hiking, and 2hrs of Via Ferrata. Difficulty: medium, with long exposed sections. In the morning, we’ll take the cable car to the Grostè pass to start the activity. We'll eat packed lunch on the go. The day will end at the Tuckett Hut, where we’ll hold a debrief to discuss what we've achieved and the plan for tomorrow.
Our route for today will be the magnificent Via Ferrata delle Bocchette Alte, from Tuckett Hut (2270m) to Alimonta Hut (2587m).
This is a 7hrs long itinerary divided into 3hrs of hiking and 4hrs of Via Ferrata. Difficulty: medium, with long exposed sections. After an early breakfast at the hut, we’ll tackle the highest via Ferrata in the Brenta group. Through steep stairs and long exposed ledges we will reach the highest point of the route (3020m), then descend towards the Alimonta hut for a debrief and dinner.
Today’s route is the Via Ferrata delle Bocchette Centrali, from Alimonta Hut (2587m) to Agostini Hut.
This is a 7hrs long itinerary divided into 3hrs of Via Ferrata and 4hrs hiking. Difficulty: medium, with long exposed sections. This is possibly the most famous via ferrata trek in the Dolomites, definitely one of the most scenic, and takes you to see some of the best views in the Alps.
Today we’ll leave Agostini Hut behind us and walk along the magnificent "Sentiero Brentari".
This via Ferrata is located in one of the wildest areas of the Brenta Group overlooking the 'Bocca D'Ambiez'. We will make a stop at Rifugio Pedrotti before carrying on towards our final destination: Brentei Hut.
Today’s route is called the Ferrata Sosat, from Brentei Hut (2178m) to Vallesinella Hut ( 1500m ) via Tuckett Hut.
It is a lower-level route in the Brenta Dolomites, and not as long, committing, or exposed as some of the other routes we’ve done so far. This is a 5hrs long itinerary, with 2hrs of Via Ferrata and 3hrs of hiking. This route connects the Brentei Refuge to the Tuckett Refuge by going around the western spurs of the Punte di Campiglio. It is not particularly difficult, except for two very long ladders that allow you to get past the dark canyon which comes down from the peak. Most of the rest of the route is simply hiking.
This is the ‘easy day’, but with another beautiful view. After the via Ferrata we’ll reach the Tuckett Refuge and get lunch. Packed lunch will also be an option. After lunch we go down to Vallesinella, passing through the spectacular Vallesinella waterfalls. At Vallesinella Hut, the transfer will bring us back to the accommodation.
After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to the impressive Brenta Dolomites. The transfer will take you back to the airport for your flight home.
INCLUSIONS
INCLUDED
- Transfer to and from selected airports at pre-set times.
- Transfers from the accommodation to the location of the activities.
- Two nights accommodation in a B+B or similar (including breakfast) on a shared gender-split basis.*
- Four nights accommodation in mountain huts (without meals) on a shared mixed-gender basis.
- Technical equipment.
- No Boundaries' team smile, support & assistance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal clothing and equipment.
- Meals other than those mentioned.**
- Cable car tickets.
- Flights/transport to the meeting point.
- Personal Sports Travel Insurance.
- Anything else that is not specifically included.
*You may request a private room upgrade for a fee, subject to availability.
**There is an option available for an evening meal at a discounted price, to be paid onsite.
Kit List
Below is everything you will need for this adventure with No Boundaries.
To help minimise our impact on the environment, if you do not own the items below consider buying second hand or borrowing items from a friend.
Items marked with * can be borrowed locally, for no extra charge. You are, however, welcome to bring your own.
Mandatory:
Optional:
Transport Information
No Boundaries is an outdoor sports club, not a travel agency or tour operator. As such, we do not include flights in our adventures.
Our pick-up and drop off points for this adventure are as follows:
PICK UP
- Milan Malpensa Airport - 2pm
- Milan Linate Airport - 3pm
- Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 4pm
DROP OFF
- Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 11:00am
- Milan Linate Airport - 12:00pm
- Milan Malpensa Airport - 1:00pm
Please note the above schedule may be subject to change due to operational reasons and can be affected by traffic.
Public transport may be used for transfers.
Sports Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend you purchase Sports Travel Insurance.
Sports Travel Insurance will provide cover for the entire duration of your trip, and will cover you for any general travel issues, plus any issues related to your chosen activity.
Here at No Boundaries we have decided to promote Sports Cover Direct.
With this insurance, cover is not only provided for your chosen sport, but also all other sports in the same category or lower. Policies can be “Single Trip” or “Annual Multi-trip”. Annual policies allow multiple single trips of up to 90 days each.
There are 3 levels of cover available to choose from which allow you to select how much cover you require for cancellation, baggage, sports equipment etc.
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Why join us?
Flexibility:
Our participation fees are fully refundable up to 45 days before the adventure starts. What’s even better is that if you buy an adventure pass in advance, they are completely transferable, digital (no waste!) and have no expiry!
Quality:
All our activities are led by qualified IFMGA guides, instructors or recognised leaders.
The British Mountaineering Council defines a Mountain Guide as someone with the IFMGA carnet, the highest qualification in the world for leading people in the mountains, whether skiing, climbing or mountaineering.
Credibility:
We have outstanding feedback and testimonials (4.6 google verified reviews, 4.8/5 on Facebook).
Community:
No Boundaries is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. This means that all profits are reinvested in the company to keep the participation fees low, expand our offer, and invest in our social & environmental community projects.
Affordability:
We have a reasonable participation fee and also offer payment plan options with no finance (usually tour operators or agencies offer people the pay monthly option but as loan – we don’t!).
Our mission is to get as many people outdoors as possible and we will always do our best to reduce costs where possible without giving up on quality.
Versatility:
Being a sports club, we really focus on building an inclusive environment for our adventures, where everyone can express themselves and meet like-minded people.
Mission:
No Boundaries team members are professional, passionate, friendly and committed to providing the highest level of service.
Inauguration:
Most of our adventures cater for all levels of ability. We pride ourselves on having introduced a huge amount of people to mountain sports helping them achieve things they didn’t believe wasn’t possible for them.
Sustainability:
We understand the importance of sustainability and we promote this during our experiences. We encourage all of our participants to take care of the amazing locations that they visit so they can also be enjoyed by future generations.
Pioneering:
We like to take our time to research exciting locations with unused potential. By connecting with local suppliers we generate revenue for them in these hidden gems around Europe and beyond.
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