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Self Guided Via Ferratas in the Alps

This is the perfect combination of exploring on your own, yet having someone help you plan a trip which is otherwise quite complex to put together.

-Mary Kolsrud

Using Alpenventures Unguided made it easy to plan my vacation!

-Chuck

Alpenventures made all the lodging reservations and transportation connections
so easy.

-Danielle Bradshaw

Having a knowledgeable person doing all the "heavy lifting" took a lot of the pressure off of us, so all we had to do was hike and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

-Lisa Fay

Via ferratas combine hiking and climbing along protected mountain routes equipped with fixed cables, ladders, and bridges. The Alps and Dolomites are home to some of the most spectacular via ferrata routes in the world, offering dramatic exposure and unforgettable mountain scenery. Our Brenta Dolomites Via Ferratas itineraries as well as our Dolomites Via Ferrata Max itineraries are include some of the most spectacular via ferratas the Alps have to offer. Alpenventures UNGUIDED designs self-guided via ferrata tours that allow experienced hikers and climbers to explore these routes independently while we manage the logistics. Our itineraries include detailed route information, carefully selected accommodations, and setup on a navigational app so you can focus on the adventure while traveling through some of the most iconic mountain landscapes in Europe.

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This is Celina and Lisette's favorite tour!
3 to 5 days
The Brenta Dolomites Via Ferratas: The Bocchette Traverse is one of the most iconic self-guided via ferrata hut-to-hut adventures in the Alps. This Brenta Dolomites self-guided tour links a network of historic via ferratas, including the famous Via delle Bocchette, through the remote and incredibly rugged Brenta Group of the Dolomites. While the via ferratas themselves are not highly technical on this route, the extreme alpine terrain and glacier crossings (no rope required) make this tour a true gem for experienced alpinists
Technically easy via ferratas in demanding alpine terrain
Nearest Airport
Venice, Italy
Packages
Ultralight 

Climb Like a Local

 

Iconic Sights of the Dolomites

 

Challenging Terrain

 

Rugged Landscape

 

Rifugio to Rifugio Hiking


Glacier Crossing

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Accepting bookings for 2026 and 2027
Limited availability for 2026
4 to 6 days
The Dolomites Via Ferrata Max self-guided itineraries are packed full of challenging and long days. Concentrating on the via ferratas near Passo Falzarego, highlights include the Fanes and Tofane Groups, and the 6-day itinerary additionally covers the Cinque Torri and Tre Cime di Lavaredo regions. These are some of the most famous via ferratas in the Dolomites. A highlight of this region is the World War I history. These are challenging and ambitious itineraries covering difficult via ferratas that are reserved for energetic, fit and experienced climbers
Climb some of the Dolomites' most famous and most difficult via ferratas
Nearest Airport
Venice, Italy
Packages
Ultralight • Classic 
 

Iconic Sights of the Dolomites

 

Challenging Terrain

 

Rugged Landscape

 

Rifugio to Rifugio Hiking

 

Experienced Climbers Only

 

World War I History

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Accepting bookings for 2026 and 2027
Limited Availability for 2026
4 to 13 days
The Italian Dolomites’ most famous long-distance trek leads awe-struck hikers from north to south, offering the classic Dolomites experience. The route alternates between mountain meadows and rugged alpine terrain, revealing unforgettable views at every turn. Along this trail, many hikers fall in love with the Dolomites. The Alta Via 1 remains remote, bypassing villages and overnighting in traditional mountain huts known as rifugios. We offer multiple itineraries for various fitness levels, as well as shorter snippets of the trail for those looking for a smaller sample of hut-to-hut hiking in the Dolomites
Our Alta Via 1 with Via Ferratas itinerary integrates via ferratas near and on the classic Alta Via 1 Trek
Nearest Airport
Venice, Italy
Packages
Ultralight • Classic 

Iconic Sights of the Dolomites

 

Rifugio-to-Rifugio Hiking

 

Culinary Highlight

 

Private Room Options

 

Easy Navigation

 

World War I Historical Sites

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12
15
Responsible Travel Leader
Accepting bookings for 2026 and 2027
4 to 7 days
Showcasing some of the most spectacular scenery in the Swiss Alps, the Bernese Oberland Traverse offers heavy doses of majestic mountain trails, along with comfortable accommodation in the many enchanting Swiss mountain villages it passes through. This route is our top recommendation for private rooms, our best pick for honeymooners, and a great alternative to the Tour du Mont Blanc. Although our full itinerary includes long mountain days and high passes, we offer a gentler 5-day itinerary with daily alternate transportation options, making it a top pick for hikers unsure of their ability to complete a hut-to-hut hike, including families
Spice up this hut to hut hike in Switzerland with 3 exhilarating via ferratas
Nearest Airport
Zurich or Geneva, Switzerland
Packages
Ultralight • Classic • Comfort 
 

Top Scenery

 

Private Rooms Available

 

Optional Lifts, Buses and Trains

 

Culinary Highlight

 

Towns & Villages

 

Luggage Transfer for Select Itineraries

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15
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Accepting bookings for 2026 and 2027
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