Reach the summit of Marmolada (3343m), the highest peak in the Dolomites, with an IFMGA-certified guide. A via ferrata will help you get to the top!
Private
1 Day
Jun - Sep
Very high
The Marmolada, or “Queen of the Dolomites” is the highest summit in this mountain range and the only one with a glacier. It is 3343 m high and lies at the frontier of Veneto and Trentino.
There are different routes to reach the summit. The west route has a via ferrata which makes it more accessible for those with less experience. However, it’s still a difficult adventure, so you must have a good physical condition!
Keep in mind that the ascent is done from Alba (1500m), so there's an elevation gain of 1800 meters to be done in one very long day, starting at 5 AM, so you have to be very fit. Both the ascent and descent are done through the via ferrata.
If you want to enjoy this trip at a less demanding pace, we can also do it in 1 day and a half, sleeping at Contrin refuge, or in 2 days, sleeping in Capanna Punta Penia, right below Marmolada summit!
On this program, we will head up the west ridge of Marmolada and enjoy one of the most beautiful via ferratas in all of the Alps. The views while going up and from the top are really breathtaking.
The best time to do it is from June to September.
Please contact us if you want to experience a great adventure in the highest mountain in the Dolomites. We will be happy to organize an unforgettable via ferrata adventure in Italy for you!
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Mountain Guide
Tomas and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Anna, Andrea, Elis, Enrico, Ivan, Julia, Lucia, Marika, and Oreste) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Italy.
Whether you wish to climb the Gran Paradiso or go on an exciting via ferrata in the Dolomites, among other amazing options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.
Tomas will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
Pick one of the programs featured for E-S Adventure Guides Italy and start planning an awe-inspiring experience in the mountains!
Languages
Italian | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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