Ice climbing in Cortina

    Ice axes, crampons and blue ice: the vertical Dolomite winter with a UIAGM mountain guide.

    Ice Climbing

    The Dolomite ice areas

    From December to March the Cortina Dolomites turn into one of the richest ice arenas in the Alps. Routes from 80 to 300 metres, grades from WI3 to WI5+, in wild and silent valleys.

    Beginners are welcome too: the guide runs an introductory day on easy falls, teaching axe and crampon technique before moving to harder lines.

    Best season: December to March.

    Areas and icefalls

    Val Travenanzes

    The hidden gem of the Dolomites: a remote valley with the highest concentration of quality icefalls. A wild, quiet alpine environment.

    Cascata Belvedere WI4+ 300mSogno Canadese WI4+ 150mMano d'Acqua WI4+ 120mDue Senza WI5 120mL'Ira di Albe WI5 100mDiamante WI5+ 120mBufera WI5 100mAttraverso Travenanzes WI4 200m

    Colfosco e Val Badia

    The north face of the Sella group offers icefalls that form reliably every year. Easy access from Passo Gardena, breathtaking scenery.

    Spada di Damocle WI4+ 100mSolo per Pochi WI5 90mLujanta WI4 80mCassiopeo WI5 100mPisciadu WI4 120mLasties WI5 110m

    Val Boite e Conca Ampezzana

    The icefalls around Cortina, mainly on the Tofane. Classic lines that shaped the history of Dolomite ice climbing.

    Boite Water WI4+ 100mSotecordes WI5 120mCascata Felizon WI4+ 90mCristallina WI3+ 80mCascata delle Tofane WI4+ 110mGhiaccio Nero WI5 100m

    What's included

    • UIAGM guide specialised in ice
    • Technical ice axes, crampons, helmet and harness
    • Daily assessment of ice conditions
    • Rope and safety equipment

    What to bring

    • Stiff crampon-compatible boots
    • Technical winter layers
    • Gloves (at least two pairs) and beanie
    • Thermos with a hot drink
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