The Via Ferrata Bocchette Alte in the Brenta Dolomites is a wild, serious and incredibly panoramic traverse, one of the most fascinating and demanding routes in the entire mountain group. It is an extraordinary itinerary through the highest environments of the Brenta, among vertical walls, suspended ledges and airy passages that create a continuous sense of alpine adventure.
Designed by the famous Bruno Detassis, the historic Mountain Guide known as the Guardian of the Brenta, the Bocchette Alte still remain one of the most iconic routes in the Dolomites for those who want to experience the mountains in an authentic and profound way. The environment is grand and isolated, dominated by rock towers and deep valleys, with views opening over much of the Dolomites.
This is a long, continuous and demanding via ferrata, reserved for trained and motivated hikers, where exposure, high altitude and the sustained nature of the route make the experience intense and deeply rewarding.
Highlights
- One of the highest and most airy traverses in the Dolomites.
- Wild and isolated high-altitude environment.
- Exposed passages on ledges and suspended traverses.
- Long, continuous route in a mountaineering environment.
- Open views over much of the Brenta Group.
- Intense and physically demanding experience.
Best for
The Via Ferrata Bocchette Alte is designed for trained hikers used to moving in alpine environments.
It is ideal for those looking for a long, technical and physically rewarding via ferrata, with strong exposure and authentic Dolomite character.
Program
- Day 1 – Meet and settle into the mountain hut, either Rifugio Tuckett or Rifugio Alimonta. Dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites. The meeting with the guide takes place at the hut in the evening or the following morning, before the start of the activity.
- Day 2 – Traverse the Via Ferrata Bocchette Alte, one of the most rewarding experiences in the Brenta Dolomites, along a high-altitude itinerary that develops among suspended ledges, vertical walls and spectacular panoramas. At the end of the traverse, descend and return to the valley in the afternoon after a long, intense day in an alpine environment.
Pricing & Logistics
- The cost of the ascent varies depending on the number of participants and the chosen program.
- The price includes: Mountain Guide service, itinerary planning, logistical organisation and technical equipment.
- The price does not include: mountain hut accommodation, lift facilities, transfers, personal expenses and any extras.
- On request, it is possible to add the ascent of Cima Brenta (3,150 m), the highest summit in the group, with easy climbing passages up to grade II and one short section of grade III.
Requirements
- Excellent physical condition.
- Sure-footedness in alpine terrain.
- Good endurance for long days at altitude.
- No particular difficulty with exposure.
- Clothing suitable for high mountains.
Season
From June to November, depending on mountain conditions and remaining snow cover.
Why a Mountain Guide
- Expert management of the itinerary and route variants according to conditions.
- Continuous assessment of weather and route evolution.
- Support on the most exposed and technical sections.
- Optimisation of timing and progression at altitude.
- Greater peace of mind when managing a long and demanding itinerary.
- The chance to focus fully on the experience and the landscape.
Your Experience
This is not just a technical itinerary, but a true high-altitude journey: intense, continuous and set in the wildest, most airy side of the Brenta Dolomites.
Can you imagine yourself among the most spectacular spires of the Dolomites?
Contact us to receive more information, check available dates or organise a tailor-made program together.