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From the iconic spires of Tre Cime di Lavaredo to the mighty Marmolada, Sella, and Catinaccio ranges, each route promises adventure amid scenery famed for explosive rock formations, ever-changing colours, and a unique blend of cultures.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for adventurous walkers, scramblers, and climbers with a head for heights, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook details 75 outstanding via ferratas spanning the northern, central, and eastern Dolomites. Routes range from short, accessible outings to long, technical challenges, offering a wide selection of grades and styles to suit both novices and seasoned ferratisti. Each via ferrata is meticulously described, with distances from 3 to 29km (2\u201318 miles) and durations of 2 to 12 hours, ensuring you\u2019ll find the perfect challenge for your ambitions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore celebrated Dolomite areas, including Val di Fassa\/Canazei, Selva, Badia\/La Villa, Corvara, Arabba, Falzarego, Cortina, Misurina, Sesto, and Auronzo, each a gateway to unforgettable mountain adventures.<\/li>\n<li>All routes require a helmet, harness, and via ferrata lanyard, and are best enjoyed between June and September, when the Dolomites are at their most accessible.<\/li>\n<li>The guidebook features 1:50,000 mapping and detailed colour photo topos for every via ferrata route (with select routes at 1:40,000), making navigation straightforward and route-finding clear even on complex terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Practical advice covers essential equipment, safety, accommodation, getting there, getting around, and route planning, ensuring you embark on your via ferrata journey with the confidence and knowledge needed for a rewarding experience.<\/li>\n<li>Each route description is accompanied by an at-a-glance information box detailing start and finish points, distance, ascent and descent, estimated time, technical grade, seriousness, wire length, and GPS coordinates for parking, perfect for planning your days in the mountains.<\/li>\n<li>Routes are graded using the widely adopted Smith\/Fletcher dual system, offering consistent guidance on both technical difficulty and seriousness.<\/li>\n<li>The guide includes summary tables for quick route comparison and covers everything from short, scenic routes for beginners to demanding, exposed climbs for experienced adventurers.<\/li>\n<li>Also available from Cicerone is Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Volume 2, which explores the southern Dolomites, Pala, Brenta, and Garda regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Plan your via ferrata adventure in the Italian Dolomites with confidence using the definitive Cicerone guidebook, and discover the untamed beauty, rich history, and unique alpine culture of Italy\u2019s most celebrated mountain range.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1 \u2013 Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Northern, Central, and Eastern Dolomites, Italy<br \/>\n<strong>Number of routes:\u00a0<\/strong>75<br \/>\n<strong>Distance:\u00a0<\/strong>1\u201329 km per route<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>2\u201312 hours per route<br \/>\n<strong>Regions covered:\u00a0<\/strong>Val di Fassa\/Canazei, Selva, Badia\/La Villa, Corvara, Arabba, Falzarego, Cortina, Misurina, Sesto, Auronzo<br \/>\n<strong>Route type:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cVia ferrata\u201d, a mountain route or climb that is protected by a series of cables, stemples (metal rungs), pegs and ladders<br \/>\n<strong>Difficulty:\u00a0<\/strong>Wide range, from novice-friendly to highly technical (graded by Smith\/Fletcher dual system)<br \/>\n<strong>Terrain:\u00a0<\/strong>Dramatic peaks, limestone ridges, exposed ledges, protected paths, ladders, cables<br \/>\n<strong>Navigation:\u00a0<\/strong>1:50,000 maps, detailed route descriptions, colour photo topos, GPS coordinates<br \/>\n<strong>Best season:\u00a0<\/strong>Mid-June to September<br \/>\n<strong>Highlights:\u00a0<\/strong>UNESCO World Heritage scenery, iconic spires, panoramic views, rich alpine culture, and historic military routes<br \/>\n<strong>Equipment:\u00a0<\/strong>Helmet, harness, via ferrata lanyard required for all routes<br \/>\n<strong>Accommodation:\u00a0<\/strong>Mountain huts, hotels, guesthouses, campsites in valley towns<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pages:\u00a0 <\/strong>320<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>11 X 17 X 1.8 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publication: <\/strong>2018<\/li>\n<li><strong>ISBN:\u00a0<\/strong>9781852848460<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol. 1 &#8211; Cicerone. 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