Brenta Dolomites – Central Bocchette and Upper Bocchette via Ferrata
The Bocchette via ferrata takes you into the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, into an enchanting world of cliffs, spires, towers, and pinnacles. These are among the most beautiful and famous via ferrata routes in the Dolomites.
A two-day traverse through a wild environment that, while not technically very difficult, offers breathtaking panoramic views.
This is a circular route starting and ending in Madonna di Campiglio. On the first day, the route follows the Alta Val Brenta and the airy Central Bocchette via ferrata to Rifugio Alimonta for an overnight stay. On the second day, the Upper Bocchette are traversed, passing Rifugio Tuckett, before descending back to Madonna di Campiglio.
The route is equipped with metal cables and ladders on vertical sections, passing through the most interesting parts of the massif. The via ferrata offers a variety of panoramas, including views of the Adamello glaciers and the Ortles-Cevedale group. The route crosses long ledges on the eastern side, with views of Lake Molveno, the Paganella group, and some Eastern Dolomite peaks such as Marmolada, Catinaccio, and the Pale di San Martino.
The presence of snow and some glaciers to cross makes this high-altitude route even more exciting, varied, and challenging, and it remains one of the most famous and rewarding via ferrata in the Dolomites.
Day 1: Central Bocchette
Departure: Vallesinella (1,513 m)
Arrival: Rifugio Alimonta (2,580 m)
Elevation gain: 1,150 m
Duration: 6 h
Day 2: Upper Bocchette
Departure: Rifugio Alimonta (2,580 m)
Arrival: Vallesinella (1,513 m)
Elevation gain: 600 m
Duration: 6 h 50 min
Physical level required: Good physical and mental condition; accustomed to via ferrata activity over consecutive days.
The fee includes: Logistical organization, guidance and instruction by a certified Alpine Guide, use of shared safety equipment
The fee does not include: Transfer costs, lifts, meals, accommodation for the Alpine Guide
Where
Madonna di Campiglio (TN)
