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Via ferratas in the Dolomites: equipped routes

The best equipped routes in the Dolomites, from easy via ferratas to full mountaineering lines, with gear and safety advice.

The via ferrata was born here. These are routes fitted with cables, rungs and ladders, so you can climb walls and summits that would otherwise need a rope and a guide. We've sorted the ferratas by difficulty. Some are gentle enough for beginners. Others are exposed, demanding lines for people who already know what they're doing and don't mind the drop.

A few are famous. The Tridentina runs up to the Pisciadù hut and crosses a Tibetan bridge on the way. The Ferrata delle Trincee on the Padon ties the rock together with Great War history. For each one we note the approach, the elevation gain and the time. One rule never changes: a via ferrata needs a certified kit, a helmet and a harness. Pick a route that fits your fitness, and go only when the weather holds.