The Dolomites are an alpine rock climbers paradise. Period.
Nowhere in the world will you find such a vast collection of peaks and rock features that have such a diverse array of big rock routes. The limestone rock walls of the Dolomites have climbs for everyone from the easy grades of low 5th class to hard and commiting routes well into the 5.10 grade. It's one of the only rock climbing areas in the world where you can climb for 7 hours on mostly vertical 5.6 rock.
The views in the South Tirol are stunning. A place where you could accidently hit the shutter button on your camera and still take an amazing photo. Much different than the rest of Italy, the Dolomites of South Tirol is actually a German speaking, as well as Italian speaking, area known for it's great food and very good local wines.
We base oursleves out of the Sella Pass/Val Gardena area and possibly also the Cortina area depending on the length of your trip. Route choices include the classic Sella Tower traverse (a 7 hour traverse of three limestone towers) the Cerro Torre area, The Piz Palodoi, The Brenva Group...and on and on. There is a lifetime of rock climbing to do here. In the event of bad weather we have the option of escaping a few hours south to other great rock climbing areas in Italy.
For the Dolomites rock climbing trips we provide an inclusive package including private ground transportation and lodging with breakfast. Our lodging choices are at fantastic Tirol mountain refuges which are basically comfortable hotels with private rooms and showers, fine food and amazing views.
International Alpine Guides owner and IFMGA internationally certified mountain and rock guide Dave Miller personally leads trips to the Dolomites from late June through September. Availability is limited. We will lead trips from a minimum of 5 days to up to two weeks.
Level: We can accommodate a wide range of rock climbing abilities from beginners with just a little previous rock climbing experience and who are in good physical shape to well-seasoned alpine rock climbers looking for a hard challenge.
Dates 2012: Custom dates from late July through September.
Cost:
$650 per day for one
$150 additional per day for two
Includes:
- Professional American IFMGA/UIAGM internationally
certified mountain guide at a low maximum ratio of 1:2 & 1:1
- Lodging at a high mountain hotel (starting the day before we begin climbing and ending the night before the last day we climb) with breakfast included
- Private ground transportation while in the Dolomites
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