❄️ Winter

Winter mountaineering in the Dolomites

Ice falls and peaks in full winter conditions, for experienced, well-equipped mountaineers.

When the cold freezes running water into vertical columns, the Dolomites turn into a winter mountaineering ground. The discipline people come for is ice climbing on frozen waterfalls: climbs on short-lived ice with axes and crampons, only for those who have the experience, the technique and the right kit.

The place for it is the Serrai di Sottoguda at the foot of the Marmolada, a narrow gorge that packs in dozens of ice falls at every grade. Here you'll find the ice and winter mountaineering routes with their grade and length. Take it seriously. Conditions shift fast, so always weigh the bulletin and go with a partner you trust or a mountain guide.