Overview
Grade: B
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 1 hour
Approach time: 45 mins
Exit time: 1 hour
Length: 400m
Total elevation: 150m
Altitude: 2,023m
Climbing the 'Via Ferrata delle Scalette' (Grade B), located near Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites, Italy, offers a wonderfully engaging yet accessible mountain adventure. True to its name, 'delle Scalette' translates to 'of the small ladders,' and this route is indeed characterized by numerous fixed ladders, providing a unique vertical experience alongside sturdy steel cables and iron rungs. As a Grade B via ferrata, it is considered moderately difficult, making it suitable for climbers with some basic experience or good confidence with exposure and heights. While not overly strenuous, it requires a good head for heights and general physical fitness. The climb provides exhilarating exposure and breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Brenta Dolomites, making for fantastic photo opportunities and a memorable sense of accomplishment. The return typically involves a separate, often scenic, hiking trail, allowing for a relaxed descent after the thrilling ascent.
