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Fixed rope route "Ra Gusela"

Nuvolau, 2574 m

  • Difficulty: easy
  • Valuation of the tour: easy route
  • Details of the via ferrata: 5% steel rope, 1 short ladder, 95% path
  • Duration: ca. 2 ¾ hours
  • Ascent and descent: 420m of altitude
  • Time of approach: ca. ¾ hour
  • Time on the via ferrata: ca. ¾ hour – 100m of altitude
  • Time of descent: ca. 1 ¼ hour
  • Position: South-East

Starting point:
From Falzarego- Pass in the direction Cortina shortly before Pocol at the right to Passo Giau (well signed).

Ascent:
Directly next to the Hotel Ristoranre Alpino Passo Giau begins the way number 452 that you follow until first crossing. There we continue right on way number 443. After half an hour we reach a crossing. There you turn left on way number 438 steep uphill.

Descent:
From Rifugio Nuvolau we go over the normal way (number 438) to Nuvolau-Scharte (Rifugio Averau, 2413m) and then we follow way number 452 below the south-west walls of Nuvolau to Passo Giau.

 

Fixed rope route "Ra Gusela" 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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