Sandro Pertini via ferrata, Demolished via ferrata in Val Gardena, Dolomites, Italy

Sandro Pertini via ferrata is a climbing route in the Dolomites featuring metal cables, fixed ladders, and anchors along steep rock faces. The path ascends through exposed terrain to approximately 2,300 meters (7,550 feet) with multiple sections of vertical climbing.

The route takes its name from an Italian political figure of the 1970s and 1980s who championed democratic ideals. The climbing path developed as part of the via ferrata network that expanded throughout the Dolomites region over time.

The route was named after Sandro Pertini, President of Italy from 1978 to 1985. It was demolished at the end of 2014 following a 2012 Council of State ruling and a resolution of the Bolzano provincial council, so no marked route remains on the Crep dla Port spur above Vallunga.

Climbers need standard via ferrata equipment including harness, helmet, and a via ferrata set to safely navigate the route. The ascent typically takes 4 to 5 hours and requires a good head for heights and steady footing on exposed rock.

The route was demolished at the end of 2014, following a 2012 ruling by the Council of State and a resolution of the Bolzano provincial council. It had been named after Sandro Pertini, and the climb took about three hours, with the descent roughly half that.