Via ferrata Sass Rigais, Mountain climbing route in Val Gardena, Dolomites, Italy

The via ferrata Sass Rigais is a secured climbing route up the 3025 m Sass Rigais in the Odle group, above Val Gardena. It is a circular route with two accesses, southwest and east: the southwest path alternates short roped rock sections with earthy, stony trail and ends along the broad summit ridge, while the east path climbs the wide scree gully Val Saliëries between Sass Rigais and Furchetta to the forcella, then about 300 m of easy equipped rock to the summit. A thin metal summit cross stands on the jagged ridge.

The via ferrata on Sass Rigais is a circular route with two accesses, southwest and east, which can be climbed in either direction. The southwest approach alternates short roped rock sections with long earthy and stony stretches, crossing two small wooden bridges before the final rocky crest. The east route climbs the broad scree gully Val Saliëries, which separates Sass Rigais from the Furchetta, reaching the Forcella Mesdì before about 300 metres of equipped rock lead to the 3025 m summit.

The route is a loop with two accesses, southwest and east, and can be climbed clockwise or counterclockwise. The east path climbs the broad scree gully called Val Saliëries, which separates the Sass Rigais from the Furchetta, reaching the forcella of the same name with a view over the Val di Funes; from there about 300 metres of height gain on easy equipped rock lead to the summit.

You will need climbing shoes, a helmet, and a via ferrata harness set, which you can bring or rent locally before starting. The nearby towns of Ortisei and Selva have rental shops equipped to provide all necessary gear.

The east route climbs the broad scree gully called Val Saliëries, which separates Sass Rigais from the Furchetta, reaching the saddle of the same name with a view down into Val di Funes. From there about 300 metres of ascent on easy equipped rock lead to the summit cross at 3025 m.