Via Ferrata del Formenton in Cortina

3 to 5 hours of climbing on Via Ferrata del Formenton in Cortina, in the Dolomites, enjoying amazing views on Tofana di Mezzo and Tofana di Dentro. You'll be guided by Enrico, a local IFMGA mountain guide.

Alps

1 Day

May - Oct

Description

Why not joining me for several hours (3 to 5) of climbing on the Via Ferrata of Formenton in the area of Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites mountain range.

Formenton is a really nice and easy via ferrata. It's kind of unique because it allows us to see Tofana di Mezzo and Tofana di Dentro (2 mountains higher than 3000 meters) with a beautiful landscape all around the Dolomites, mainly on the north side.

I invite you to a nice hike on a kind of ridge with the via ferrata to help us on the more difficult rock pass. Besides, it is a unique place to see some rest of the first world war.

I usually recommend this via ferrata because :

The views are breathtaking;
The terrain is very interesting. In fact, it allow us to walk on a ridge with amazing landscapes on both sides;
We have the chance to admire to famous peaks of the Dolomites mountain range.

During this trip, we will have a positive altitude gain of 250 meters.

Please contact me if you come in the Dolomites with your friends or with your family. I'll be happy to spend a good time climbing a secured route!

If you look for alternatives or if you want to combine Via Ferrata del Formenton with some others, here are 3 more that I particularly like to do with my friends and clients:

Price includes

Guiding fee

Details

More info

The price for the cable car ("Freccia nel Cielo") from Cortina to Tofana di mezzo is about 30€ per person). You can rent the via ferrata equipment for 5€. Please bring with your sun cream, sun glasses, normal appraoch or trekking shoes, water and something to eat.

Meeting point

Cortina d'Ampezzo

About the guide

Enrico & Team

4.9

(44)

Mountain Guide

I started my career as an aerospace engineer, my first passion and then became a full-time IFMGA mountain guide, my second passion, since 2013. Working as a mountain guide gratifies me a lot. I enjoy very much transmitting my knowledge about the mountains and its activities to my friends and clients.

I’m based in the Dolomites where I have climbed most of the mountain surroundings us here, including “Via attraverso il Pesce” in Marmolada and “Captain sky-hook” in Civetta. I also enjoy a lot guiding in the rest of the Alps, ice climbing, ski touring, freeride skiing, rock climbing and mountaineering.

Feel free to contact me if you want to live a great adventure in the Dolomites or anywhere else in the Alps, during the winter or the summer. It will be a great pleasure for me to guide you and allow you to reach your goal. I work with other mountain guides in the Veneto area, such as Filippo, Massimo, and my brother Daniele. If I am unavailable on the date you are interested in coming climbing, skiing, or engaging in other activities with me, I can connect you with one of them.

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

IFMGA

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What people are saying about Enrico & Team

Jeffrey

Enrico and guide Livio were fantastic! Hard and long route up with a great reward (rifugio and views!) at the top. Thank you!

udi

Enrico was a very lovely and professional guide. He adapted to our family needs. Perfect experience, perfect guide. Thank you.

Heather

Enrico was an amazing guide!!! My husband and I tackled via ferrata Punta Anna in Cortina which was challenging and exciting. Enrico was very responsive and communicative upfront, detailing the route and what we could expect. On the day of he was an excellent instructor, supportive and patient. He helped us have the best possible time out on our first via ferrata in the Dolomites. He took a ton of photos and videos during our outing which he shared with us afterwards. When we mentioned we would be in the area for another week, he went above and beyond and gave us his recommendations for the best hikes in the area. They were spot on! We would highly recommend using Enrico as a mountain guide!!

Douglas

Our guide Filippo was fantastic. We insisted on exploring the Delle Trincee which turned out to be outside the ability of our group. Filippo was patient and fun and helped us traverse several sections that matched our ability while keeping our spirits high. The equipment was excellent, the communication with the outfitter was excellent. If you're looking for a guide to help you explore the Dolomites, we had a great experience with Enrico and his team.

Ivy

We had the most amazing via ferrata experience in Cortina! This was our first time in Cortina and first time doing a via ferrata. Enrico was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable of the area and was also very attentive to safety. We had such a fun time and would recommend him and explore share to all of our friends!