Overview
Grade: C
Total time: 6 hrs
Climbing time: 5 hrs
Approach time: 1 hour
Exit time: 45 mins
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Length: 890m
Total elevation: 460m
Altitude: 2,256m
Climbing the Sentiero Bocchette Alte (Bocchette Weg) is a demanding and unforgettable experience for experienced via ferrata enthusiasts. Graded C, this route in the Brenta Dolomites of Italy presents significant vertical exposure, challenging climbs, and traverses requiring a good level of fitness and technical skill. Expect steep ladders, exposed ledges with minimal protection, and sections where you'll be relying heavily on your arm strength to pull yourself up and across. The rock is often polished smooth by the passage of many climbers, adding to the difficulty. Proper equipment, including a well-fitting harness, via ferrata set, helmet, and sturdy boots, is absolutely essential. Before attempting the Bocchette Alte, ensure you are comfortable with grade B via ferratas and have the stamina for a long day in the mountains. The rewards, however, are immense. The panoramic views of the jagged peaks and glaciers are breathtaking, and the sense of accomplishment after completing the route is unparalleled. Always check weather conditions before setting out, as thunderstorms and ice can make the route extremely dangerous.
