Dolomite Rock Climbing

An introduction to this very individual style of climbing. Whatever the grade you can be sure it will be pretty steep! If you can follow VS/4c confidently then there is a lot to interest you. Courses will be located in Canazei (camping) close to the Sella and Rosengarten climbing areas. Each day will be spent climbing on high quality multi-pitch routes and returning to base in the evening. The course offers a good chance to learn more about efficient techniques to speed up progress on long routes, including stance management, belays and moving together. Descent is often by a series of long abseils and once again the skills involved in safe progress will be covered in detail.

The whole of the Dolomite chain contains some really fantastic scrambling (Via Ferrata’s) which would offer an exciting extension to this six day programme, which individuals could follow themselves if holiday time allowed.

Access to this area is via the German autobahn system and Innsbruck, then over the Brenner Pass. It is also possible to fly to Innsbruck or Milan and take a train to Bolzano where you can be picked up. It should be possible to use trains all the way from Britain as far as Bolzano.

Ratio:

• One Guide to two people

Dates:

• By arrangement (June to September)

Cost

• £1200.00 per person

Prices includes

• Valley accommodation (B&B)
• In-course transport, including a lift from and to Bolzano

Course can only run if two people have booked.

Price does not include:

• Valley evening meals
• Alpine insurance (Contact BMC)
• Travel to the Alps

Note: The exchange rate may effect the accommodation prices, but not the main course price, which is fixed for the season.

Further reading on the area:

• Classic Climbs in the Dolomites - Cicerone Press
• Dolomites, selected climbs - Alpine Club
• Via Ferrata - Scrambles in the Dolomites - Cicerone Press

Useful links

Alpine kit list

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