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- Great views of the Adamello Glacier: the largest in the Italian Alps
- Excellent huts with great hospitality and Italian food
- Via Ferrata on the Italian WW1 front line
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Via Ferrata Sentiero dei Fiori
Highlights
Location : Ponte di Legno
Ratio : 1:5
Available during : Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Full Description
A Via Ferrata is simply a First World War mountain front line that has been turned into a recreational itinerary with modern equipment. One of the most famous Via Ferrata in the Alps is in the Adamello mountains: Sentiero dei Fiori. This exceptional itinerary runs along what was once the Italian front line during World War One. A few hundred metres further East, the Austrain-Hungarian soldiers took shelter in trenches, where at present the ski slopes descend towards Passo Tonale. The Via Ferrata winds along the ridge between Passo Casltellaccio and Passo Pisgana. The views of the Adamello, Ortles and Bernina Glaciers are stunning. It is hard to imagine that young Italian soldiers spent four years at 3000 metres, also during the long and cold Winters that witnessed 20-25 metres of snow and temperatures of -30C°. Tunnels, ladders, suspension bridges and easy climbing sections can be found on this itinerary.
We are based in Ponte di Legno and have a cosy b&b in the centre of town. Regardless of booking the 1 day or the 2 day trip, you can stay with us the night before and the night after. You can also combine this itinerary with other Via Ferrata in the Brenta Dolomites that is only 1 hour drive. We will be happy to create a tailor made Via Ferrata trip for you.
Example Itinerary
It is for you and your guide to decide the exact makeup of your booking however, these itinerary days shown below are an example of how a booking for this activity could be structured.
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Arrival day |
Transfer from your arrival airport to our b&b in Ponte di Legno. |
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One day trip - A breath taking Via Ferrata that runs along the Italian First World War front line at 3000 metres in the Central Italian Alps |
Meet your Guide at 8am in front of the ticket office at the Paradiso Gondola at Passo Tonale. We take the gondola to Passo Paradiso (2585 metres). From here we start hiking over the large boulders of the moraine to Passo Castellaccio (2963 metres). Here the Via Ferrata “Sentiero dei Fiori” starts, a spectacular itinerary that runs along an exposed ridge on the Italian First World War front line. From the highest point Corno Lagoscuro (3166 metres), where we find a little bivouac and great views of the Adamello Glacier, the via ferrata continues down to Passo Lagoscuro. From here we follow the trail to Passo Presena (2990m) where we catch the gondola back to Passo Tonale. Up hill: 900m - Down hill: 300m - 5/6 hours |
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Two day trip - The full breath taking Via Ferrata and spend a night in one of the best huts in the Alps. |
Meet your Guide at 8am in front of the ticket office at the Paradiso Gondola at Passo Tonale. We take the gondola to Passo Paradiso (2585 metres). From here we start hiking over the large boulders of the moraine to Passo Castellaccio (2963 metres). Here the Via Ferrata “Sentiero dei Fiori” starts, a spectacular itinerary that runs along an exposed ridge on the Italian First World War front line. From the highest point Corno Lagoscuro (3166 metres), where we find a little bivouac and great views of the Adamello Glacier, the via ferrata continues down to Passo Lagoscuro and onto Cima Payer (3056m) and Passo Pisgana. From here we can descend to the Mandrone Hut (2500m), where one can often spot Ibex and Chamois, for the night and a great dinner. Next morning we walk up to Passo Presena (2990m) where we catch the gondola back to Passo Tonale. Up hill: 1200m - Down hill: 600m - Day 1: 8 hours - Day 2: 3 hours |
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Departure day |
Transfer from our b&b in Ponte di Legno to your departure airport or to another location. |
- Services of IFMGA Mountain Guide
- Liability insurance
- All food and drinks for clients and guides
- Travel, accident and cancellation insurance for clients
- Hut costs for clients and Guides
- Guides travel expences
- Cable cars and ski lifts for clients and guides
- Accommodation (more info)
- Transfers (more info)
- Mountaineering equipment (more info)
What's Included
What's Not Included
Optional Extras
Prerequisites
You are a good hiker, with experience on all types of terrain. No mountaineering experience is required but you should not be afraid of heights. You are in good physical shape, able to walk 700/800 metres up and down hill at altitude and for 5/6 hours per day.
- Technical equipment (these items can be rented): climbing harness, via ferrata set, helmet, crampons (depending on the conditions).
- Personal equipment: 30 litre backpack, 1,5 litre water bottle, provisions (energy bars, chocolate, dried fruit, sandwiches), sun glasses, gore-tex jacket, windstopper vest, mountain pants, fleece jacket, breathable base layers, lightweight gloves, thick gloves, warm hat, bandana, sun screen factor 50, hiking boots / shoes.
- For the night (only for the 2 day trip): sleeping bag liner, change of socks, headtorch and spare batteries, mountaineering club membership, toothbrush & toothpaste, small towel, wipes, i-pod.
Equipment Required
Availability & Prices
This activity is available to be booked for any date/dates within the availablity periods shown below. Because we tailor your booking to suit your exact requirements you can book this activity for as many days as you like. The recommended duration for this activity is between 1 and 2 days. If your group size is more than 5 please contact us for a bespoke quote. Special prices for families and children: please contact us.
| Period | Starting | Ending |
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| Availability period | from : 21/06/2025 | to : 21/09/2025 |
| Number of people | Price (€) |
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| 1 Pax | €350.00 per person per day |
| 2 Pax | €175.00 per person per day |
| 3 Pax | €120.00 per person per day |
| 4 Pax | €100.00 per person per day |
| 5 Pax | €90.00 per person per day |
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Enter your start date, end date and number of people and we will check availability and prices for you. The recommended duration for this activity is between 1 and 2 days. However, you can book as many days as suits your requirements. If your group size is more than 5 please contact us for a bespoke quote. Not quite ready to book? Send us any questions (click here for contact details).
Via Ferrata Sentiero dei Fiori Reviews
Awesome via ferrata
"Cain our Guide in Ponte di Legno was a gem - I am aged 52 with confidence issues but he also had my son and nephew aged 24 and 17. He was able to manage the mixed ability group with ease providing effective instruction so that we all improved and enjoyed the day. The views are fantastic and the suspension bridges are awesome. Will be back next year for the Via Ferrata in the Brenta Dolomites."
Peter
