ICE CLIMBING AND WINTER MOUNTAINEERING
GUIDED ICE CLIMBING, ICE CLIMBING COURSES AND WINTER MOUNTAINEERING IN THE DOLOMITES
EXPERIENCE THE DOLOMITES IN WINTER WITH A MOUNTAIN GUIDE
SNOW, ICE AND ROCK
It no longer snows in the Dolomites like it did 30 years ago, that's a fact. But with a little creativity, you can still go mountaineering in the Dolomites without snow and skis.
I offer guided iceclimbing (icefalls) in the Dolomites, ice climbing courses for beginners but also classic mountaineering in winter. In particularly snow-poor winters, many normal Dolomite routes or via ferratas can be tackled without any problems. The tours have a touch of alpine character and offer a greater challenge than in summer. On classic via ferratas or normal routes that are overcrowded in summer, we are on our own in winter.
ICE CLIMBING AND ICE CLIMBING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS
There are some great „ice climbing crags“ in the Dolomites that are perfect for trying iceclimbing for your first time or to learn this discipline. You can try out different techniques in the toprope.
Ideal areas: Sottoguda, Bletterbach gorge, Sas Dlacia near Armentarola in Val Badia, ice climbing crag in Braies.
I offer free rental of Ice tools, crampons, helmet and harness during our courses.
Basic knowledge of sport climbing is recommended.
max. participants
| global commitment | 1/5 |
| Technical difficulty | WI 3/4 |
| Price (1 participant) | from 460 € |
| Price (5 participants) | from 120 € |
GUIDED ICE TOURS IN THE DOLOMITES AND SOUTH TYROL
Whether in Vallunga, Colfosco, Travenazes or Reintal: the Dolomites and South Tyrol have so much to offer for ice climbing. I will be happy to guide you on your dream line on ice or help you find a suitable icefall for your level.
max. participants
| global commitment | 2/5 |
| Technical difficulty | WI3 -WI6 |
| Price (2 participants) | from 270 € |
| Prize (1 participant) | from 480 € |
Kolfuschg Icefalls Lujanta, Sword of Damocles
The icefalls in Colfosco in Val Badia have established themselves as a classic over the years. Short approaches and usually good conditions due to the altitude and exposure.
| Length : | 130 m , 3-4 pitches |
| Difficulty : | WI 4 - WI5 |
| Group size: | max. 2 participants |
| Price: | from € 270 per person |
Icefalls at the Kölner Hütte
The Kölner Hütte is located in the Rosengarten area and can be easily reached by cable car from the Niger Pass. There are icefalls of all levels of difficulty here. The area is less crowded than other Dolomite ice climbing hotspots.
| Length : | 2-3 SL (100 m) |
| Difficulty : | WI 3 -WI 5 |
| Group size: | max. 2 participants |
| Price: | from € 270 per person |
Vallunga Perla Azurra
The Vallunga is a paradise for ice climbing in the Dolomites. The icefalls here are long and challenging, with an alpine character. Perla Azurra and Tunnel route are the easiest climbs in the valley, but should not be underestimated due to their length. Difficult climbs in the WI5 range include I Droc, Jumbo Jet and La Piovra.
| Length : | 200 m ; 2h ascent |
| Difficulty : | WI 3/4 |
| Group size: | max. 2 participants |
| Price: | from 300 € per person |
Winter mountaineering Dolomites
In recent years, we have often had the situation that there was hardly any snow for ski tours in the Dolomites in December and January. In addition, it is often unusually warm: I offer you classic summer tours, normal routes or via ferratas. But in winter. Sometimes overcrowded tours in summer become real adventures in winter. Details on request and depending on the conditions.
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