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Fixed rope route "Averau"

Averau, 2649 m

  • Difficulty: medium
  • Valuation of the tour: easy route
  • Details of the via ferrata: 5% steel rope, 95% path
  • Duration: ca. 2 ¾ hours
  • Ascent and descent: 420m of altitude
  • Time of approach: ca. 1 hour
  • Time on the via ferrata: ca. ¾ hour – 100m of altitude
  • Time of descent: ca. 1 hour
  • Position: East

Difficulty and general information:
Short and easy route. A short part is secured with steel ropes. The rest are normal paths, partly exposed.

Starting point:
From Falzarego-Pass in the direction Cortina to the cable-car Cinque Torri (big sign next the street). Ascent with the cable car to Rifugio Scoiattoli (2225m- top station).

Ascent:
From Rifugio Scoiattoli we follow the large way number 439 uphill to Nuvolau-Gap (Rifugio Averau, 2413m). Behind the hut begins the good visible way (signed with Via Ferrata Averau), which leads to the start of the via ferrata.

Descent:
The same way back.

 

Fixed rope route"Alfonso Vandelli" in the Ampezzo Dolomites | Hotel Alpenblick

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Our answers to your questions

Which via ferratas does the hotel recommend?

Numerous routes in the Dolomites. The team tailors itineraries to all levels, leading to spectacular viewpoints.

What equipment is required?

A ferrata set, sturdy mountaineering boots, helmet, waterproof clothing and a backpack with provisions and a map.

Is climbing experience necessary?

Sure‑footedness and basic mountaineering skills are needed for most routes. Some easier ferratas are suitable for beginners.

Can a guide be booked?

Yes, the hotel arranges days with professional guides from the Three Peaks Alpine School for a safe experience.

Where are the most beautiful ferratas?

Around the Three Peaks. Routes like the Alpinisteig offer spectacular views of the Dolomites.

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