Alpine hiking in Auronzo di Cadore

Alpine Trails & Via Ferrata

This selection explores the rugged terrain of the Sesto and Ampezzo Dolomites, centered around Auronzo di Cadore. It features historic via ferratas like the Innerkofler-De-Luca, which utilizes WWI military tunnels, and the Ivano Dibona with its iconic suspension bridge. The list includes challenging saddles within the jagged Cadini di Misurina group and the open-air museum of Monte Piana, where high-altitude paths cross former front lines and dramatic mountain passes.

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Cadini di Misurina

Cadini di Misurina is a group of mountains in the eastern Dolomites in the Province of Belluno, Italy.

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Cadini di Misurina

Cadini di Misurina is a group of mountains in the eastern Dolomites in the Province of Belluno, Italy.

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Monte Piana

Monte Piana is a 2,324-metre tall mountain in the Sexten Dolomites and located on the border between the provinces of South Tyrol and…

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Passo di Sant'Antonio

Mountain pass at 1,476 meters connecting Auronzo di Cadore with the Comelico valley. Also known as Passo del Zovo.

Ferrata Innerkofler - De-Luca / Klettersteig Paternkofel

Historic WWI route on Monte Paterno featuring a 600-meter tunnel system. Leads to the summit with direct views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona

High-altitude ridge route in the Cristallo group. Features a 27-meter suspension bridge and remains of Italian military fortifications from the Great War.

Via ferrata Marino Bianchi

Vertical route ascending Cima di Mezzo in the Cristallo massif. Accessible from the Son Forca mountain station, offering views of the Ampezzo basin.

Via Ferrata Cengia Gabriella

Demanding high-altitude traverse of the Popera massif. Follows narrow, exposed natural ledges and forms part of the historic Strada degli Alpini military network.