Bochette
Way Via Ferrata 2024 
Experience the most
famous Via Ferrata, in the Italian
Dolomites
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Course
overview
 |
 |
A
via ferrata is Italian for an iron road (known
as klettersteig in German), and it is a mountain
route equipped with fixed cable, ladders,
bridges, staples and rope pig tails for safety.
The first via ferratas were built in the Dolomite
mountain region of Italy during the First
World War, to aid the movement of mountain
infantry. |
|
This
classic via ferrata should only be undertaken
by those with previous via ferrata or climbing
experience. None of the route is particularly
difficult, but it is continuous and sustained.
The course is led by fully qualified IFMGA
mountain guides throughout, to ensure the
highest levels of safety. |
|
A
key feature of this course is that each night
is spent in a comfortable mountain hut on
a half board basis, so your breakfast and
evening meals are provided each day. The cost
of the huts is included in the price. |
|
Included
in the course price is (if required) the loan
of the harness, helmet, and via ferrata safety
lanyard. The guide supplys extra krabs, ropes,
belay devices etc as required during the week. |
|
Dates:
these
are listed in the column on the right, and
they show the live availability from our secure
online booking system. When you book online,
you receive immediate confirmation, your Alpine
Information Booklet, course specific kit list
and invoice. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Brief
Course Itinerary |
| Sun |
The
course meeting point is the easily accessible accommodation
in Madonna di Campiglio at 19:00. The
guide meets you in the hotel, and over dinner today
or breakfast tomorrow they discuss the itinerary
and plans for the week. They will brief you on the
weather forecasts, and on exactly what kit to pack.
Extra equipment can be stored here until you return
on the Friday. Night spent in the hotel / lodge. |
| Mon |
The
first day starts of easily with the hike upwards
to clear the tree line. The route follows the Sentiero
Sosat, which is relatively straight forward, with
cables and ladders. It becomes more exposed and
there is some scrambling. The Rifugio Tuckett is
reached in about 4 hours. Guiding ratio 1:4 (max).
Night in hut. |
| Tue |
Rifugio
Alimonta is the objective for the day, and the route
takes about 5 hours, and starts up the snow slope
on Vedretta di Tuckett to reach the Via Sentiero
della Bochette Alte. This crosses the East Face
of Cima Brenta. Normally descend the steep Sentiero
Detassis. Guiding ratio 1:4 (max). Night in hut. |
| Wed |
Cliffhanger
was filmed on a section of todays route to Rifugio
Pedrotti, on the Via Sentiero della Bochette Central.
The route takes about 5 hours, along the amazing
ledges across the exposed cliff face under the tower
of the Campanile Basso. Amazing photo opportunities.
Guiding ratio 1:4 (max). Night in hut. |
| Thu |
The
comfortable Rifugio XII Apostles is the objective
taking the Via Sentiero Brentari and the Via Sentiero
Castiglioni, which take about 6 to 7 hours in
total. The route traverses the Cima Tosa. In the
middle of the day, a snow slope leads to the Agostini
Hut. Guiding ratio 1:4 (max). Night in hut.
|
| Fri |
To
complete the route, ascend the Sentiero delle Ideale
on the glacier Vedretta dei Camosci to the Brenta
Alta, then past the Rifugio Brentei to Rifugio Casinei.
This takes about 4 hours, then allow about 2 hours
to descend to Madonna di Campiglio again. Guiding
ratio 1:4 (max). Night in hotel / lodge. |
| Sat |
Breakfast,
then you are free to depart for home whenever suits
you. |
|
| ITINERARY
NOTES: Where possible we follow itineraries. Mountain
adventures are weather and conditions dependant, so occasionaly
we are forced to alter the plans. If this is the case,
suitable alternatives are offered. Please use this outline
itinerary as a guide to the types of route / activity
that you will attempt. |
|
|
 |
|
| Course
Prices |
|
|
Standard
course
|
5
days guiding, 7 days holiday in total |
£999 |
|
Live
availability
|
Click
on the planner logo to the right to
see the real time live course availability
|
 |
|
|
Secure
online booking system |
|
|
| Standard
Course Inclusions: 1) Five days IFMGA Mountain
Guide, 2) Evening briefing the evening before, 3) Two
nights B&B accommodation in hotel / lodge in Madonna
di Campiglio, 4) Four nights half board accommodation
in mountain huts including three course cooked evening
meals, 5) Pre course information booklet, 5) Equipment
discount voucher for UK shops, 6) Free 36 page technical
Course Instruction Booklet.. |
|
| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from region, 2) Equipment hire, 3) Personal
laundry, telephone calls, lunches, evening meals in valley,
& any purchases in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants,
4) Cable cars and uplift, 5) Activities insurance, &
excess baggage charges, 6) Sunday pre-dinner drinks &
Friday celebratory meal & drinks. |
|
| Notes:
The
loan of all technical climbing equipment for each client
is included* in the course price as required: helmet,
harness, via ferrata clippers, and ropes.
The
course requires a minimum number of 3 people to operate. |
|
 |
|
|
Current
course availability
|
|
|
| Testimonials |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Press
& media |
|
|
|
|
| Films
& videos |
|
|
|
|
| Photo
gallery |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| Location
data for this trip |
|
|
 |
|
| The
trips are based in Madonna
di Campiglio in the Italian
Dolomites. |
|
|
Time
Difference
GMT +1hr
|
Local
Currency
€ Euros
|
Travel
from UK
2hr flight
|
|
|
 |
|
| Suggested
reading and kit |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
View
full course equipment list,
with examples of kit, click
here |
|
|
| Why
choose our trips? |
|
|
|
See
our Alpine blog, by clicking on the Word-press logo
to the right. |
|
|
Itinerary
flexibility to allow you to take full advantage
of the weather windows on any day, to maximise your
summit chances. |
|
Our
prices are fixed in £ Sterling, to protect
you from euro fluctuations, so you can budget accurately. |
|
There
is a choice of routes to opt for, depending on the
weather, conditions, and your experience. |
|
|
| Any further questions? |
|
|
A key part
of choosing a company is being able to come and talk about
your plans with an experienced course advisor face to
face. In an increasingly virtual world, we know our clients
value speaking to real people, getting open and honest
advice. The vast majority of our clients are British,
and our office and outdoor store is based in Windermere
in the English Lake District.
 
Get in
contact to arrange a meeting, and come in for a coffee
to discuss your course in person with a trip advisor.
Many people opt for this service, and it is an integral
part of what we offer, as we are keen to ensure that you
are prepared as possible, and that you select a course
that is suitable for you. It makes it easier and more
enjoyable for you and us, if you are on the right trip. |
|
