Bocchette Alte Via Ferrata, Brenta Dolomites

<p>One of the most <strong>classic</strong>, <strong>spectacular</strong> and <strong>challenging</strong> equipped paths of the Brenta Dolomites. High altitude itinerary for <strong>experienced</strong> and trained climbers among ridges and ledges at 3000 meters.</p>

<p>The Bocchette Alte via Ferrata is a <strong>challenging</strong> and highly <strong>rewarding</strong> itinerary; its alpine characteristics, length, technical difficulties and exposure make it suitable only for climbers used to vertical rocky routes, with <strong>good preparation</strong>, <strong>training</strong> and <strong>no fear of heights</strong>.</p> <p>Difficult and demanding, the path, equipped with fixed ropes and metal ladders, leads along <strong>narrow ledges</strong> and <strong>exposed</strong> and <strong>airy</strong> passages in the rocky heart of the Brenta between breathtaking natural scenes and panoramas of indescribable <strong>beauty</strong>.</p> <p>Completing the via ferrata takes between 6 and 8 hours but, when calculating total time, it is necessary to consider the <strong>long approach</strong> and <strong>return</strong> (another 4-6 hours).</p> <p>From Bocca dei Massodi it is possible to follow the <strong>Olivia Detassis</strong> O396 via ferrata, often done in combination with the Alte. The itinerary can also be done in the opposite direction, from <strong>Rif. Alimonta</strong> to <strong>Bocca del Tuckett</strong>, and should be tackled in stable weather conditions, preferably without ice.</p>