Via ferrata Giovanni Lipella, Mountain climbing route on Tofana di Rozes in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
The Via Ferrata Giovanni Lipella extends 3.3 kilometers along steep rock formations, featuring vertical passages and exposed ledges through the Dolomites mountains.
During World War I, the route incorporated military structures and tunnels, including the notable Castelletto gallery at 2,740 meters elevation.
The via ferrata maintains the Italian mountaineering tradition of equipping rock faces with metal cables and ladders for safer alpine access.
Climbers need approximately eight hours to complete the full circuit from Rifugio Dibona, requiring proper equipment including a headlamp for tunnel navigation.
The route includes two emergency exits and passes through a war tunnel before ascending through tiered sections toward the summit at 3,225 meters.
Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo
GPS coordinates: 46.53604,12.04339
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:40
These via ferrata routes across Europe feature secured climbs with steel cables, ladders, and bridges. The paths traverse the Dolomites, French Alps, Austrian mountains, and Spanish cliffs. The routes combine technical sections with geological formations and World War I military heritage. The elevated trails access summits, waterfalls, and mountain lakes at altitudes between 800 and 3000 meters.
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