What is a via ferrata?

A via ferrata is a protected climbing route equipped with steel cables, ladders, and fixed anchors, allowing hikers to move safely on exposed rock faces while remaining continuously secured.

Do I need climbing experience to do via ferrata?

No technical climbing experience is required. Good fitness, balance, and no strong fear of heights are more important than previous climbing skills.

Is via ferrata suitable for beginners?

Yes, via ferrata can be suitable for beginners with good fitness and no fear of exposure. Guided tours are adapted progressively to the participants’ level.

What equipment is included in a guided via ferrata tour?

All technical equipment is included, such as helmet, harness, via ferrata set, gloves, trekking poles, and safety gear.

What happens in case of bad weather?

In case of bad weather, the itinerary is adapted. Via ferrata sections can be replaced with trekking routes or alternative plans while maintaining the hut-to-hut experience.

How do I reach Bolzano for a via ferrata tour in the Dolomites?

Bolzano is easily reachable by train from Verona, Milan, Venice, and Munich. The most convenient airports are Verona, Venice, Milan Bergamo, Munich, and Innsbruck.

Roberto Iacopelli – UIAGM/IFMGA Certified Dolomites Mountain Guide

Over 40 Years of Experience in the Dolomites

I born in Bolzano, the centre of the Dolomites, the 9 july 1963. This is the original town of my family.
I began climbing at a early age (14 years old) in more of 30 years of climbing I have ascended more of thousand different routes in the Dolomites, my home mountains, and in the rest of the world. My experience was extended with winter ascensions and “free-solo” climbs and the opening of 12 new difficult climbing routes in the central and eastern Dolomites.

I have written 3 climbing books about the not-classical climbing routes of the Dolomites, which I’m very well known to the italian public. The subject of these guides is the rediscovering of the forgotten historical climbing routes in the wild areas. Another of my books (Porfidi Perfidi – Pareti Editions 2000) talks about sport climbing in the surroundings of Bolzano and the last one (Ski-mountaineering in Tyrol – Versante Sud Editions) it’s about ski mountaineering in Tyrol.

What is my next objective? Accompany, you and your friends/family, in the discover of the most authentic corners of the Dolomites, in rock and ice climbing, via ferrata, trekking or ski-mountaineering.

With my 30 years of experience of the touristic reality in Italy, I can help you in any aspect of your travel in Italy. For this reason: write me your questions about you travel organisation. I can help you with many local finalised informations. For this reason I founded “Via Ferrata Dolomites”, the first webpage completely dedicated to hikers, climbers, skiers and mountaineers who want to visit the via ferrata of the Dolomites.

I’m I.F.M.G.A Dolomites mountain guide (international licence), webmaster, marketing manager and unique administrator of my activity. All in one!

I’m ready to work at your “personal program” because this is my philosophy of work.

Write me!
Ciao
Roberto

I.F.M.G.A. Dolomites Mountain Guide
Roberto Iacopelli
Via Rovigo 8 – 39100 Bolzano (BZ) – Italy
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Certified Mountain Guide in the Dolomites

U.I.A.G.M. Mountain Guide Licence I am a certified Mountain Guide, officially registered with the South Tyrol Mountain Guides Association (Collegio Guide Alpine dell’Alto Adige). This professional qualification confirms the training, experience and legal authorisation required to guide clients in alpine terrain, via ferratas, rock-climbing, ski and other mountain activities in the Dolomites. Click here to verify it.

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Before booking – Frequently Asked Questions about via ferrata tours

Before booking your via ferrata tour in the Dolomites, we strongly recommend reading our complete FAQ page.
You’ll find clear answers about difficulty levels, safety, equipment, weather flexibility and logistics.

→ Via Ferrata Dolomites FAQ – safety, difficulty, equipment & logistics

Still have questions about this program?

Before booking, I personally evaluate your experience, fitness level and expectations to build a safe, realistic and coherent via ferrata itinerary in the Dolomites.

→ Request your customized via ferrata program

And last: a short overview at my guidebooks

Le Altre Vie - My first rock-climbing guidebook of the Dolomites

Le Altre Vie

Manfrini Editori 1997 and Cierre Edizioni 2010

This is my first book! It’s a selected collection of forgotten and historical climbing routes in the wilder areas of the Dolomites. This is a guide book for local and experienced climbers with a good skill of friable rock and big walls.

Dolomiti & Dintorni - My second rock-climbing guidebook of the Dolomites

Dolomiti & Dintorni

Cierre Edizioni 2000

This is my second book! The logical continuation of the first. Here you find many others no-classical routes in isolated areas of the Dolomites mountains.

Climbing Trips - My third rock-climbing guidebook of the Dolomites

Climbing Trips

Cierre Edizioni 2004

This is my third book! The logical continuation of the first and second, one other selection of “exclusive” and difficult rock climbing routes.

Porfidi Perfidi - The ultimate guidebook of the sport-climbing cliffs near my town

Porfidi Perfidi

Pareti & Montagne Edizioni 2000

With this little book I introduce the rock climbing around Bolzano. Sport climbing and trad-climbing routes, all on the typical brown “Porfir” rock.

Ski-Mountaineering in Tyrol - The ultimate guidebook of ski mountaineering in Tyrol

Ski-mountaineering in Tyrol

Edizioni Versante Sud 2007

This is my last book! A extended selection of ski-mountaineering tour in the nord Tyrol region (aroud Innsbruck Austria). This fantastic area is only 45 minutes by car from my home and the ski-mountaineering possibilities are infinite!