via ferrata
Piz Boe
Cesare Piazzetta via ferrata (D)
Südtirolalpin
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IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
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Prices from
210,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Piz Boé via the Cesare Piazzetta: a great Dolomites classic.
3,152 m · Difficulty D · 5.5 h · Sella Group
Piz Boé – Cesare Piazzetta (D): One of the truly great classics among the difficult and demanding via ferratas in the Dolomites. A sharp, beautifully laid-out via ferrata, a sunny aspect, a 3,000-metre summit, magnificent views in the heart of the Dolomites, and varied climbing sections – what more could a climber’s heart want?! An absolute must for ambitious via ferrata climbers.
Piz Boé, at 3,152 metres, is the highest summit of the Sella Group and has long been a major classic in the Dolomites. The first ascent by visitors was made on 30 July 1864 by Paul Grohmann and the mountain guide Josef Irschara – a strong achievement for that era in this wild rocky terrain. The Cesare Piazzetta via ferrata was established in 1982 and runs directly through the steep south face of the Sella Group. On the summit there is also the Rifugio Capanna Piz Fassa, built in 1969 – unusual enough for a summit that it sticks in the memory.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - October
Duration:
1 day
Meeting point:
Pordoi Pass
What you need
Requirements:
- Fitness for 1,000 meters of ascent and descent
- Total walking time: approximately 6 hours
- Via ferrata experience required
- Surefootedness
- Head for heights
PRICING
Participants:
max. 4 people
Prices:
1 person:
2 people:
3 people:
4 people:
550,- €
330,- €
250,- €
210,- €
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
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Dates:
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: Cesare Piazzetta
We meet at Pordoijoch and continue by car to the Soldatenfriedhof – parking there is limited. At the starting point, we do a short gear check and then set off towards the start of the route. There we put on our via ferrata equipment, because in the very first metres it becomes clear whether we are up to the demands of this via ferrata. Right away, there is a sharp D-graded section to warm up, separating the wheat from the chaff.
The rest of the Cesare Piazzetta offers plenty of variety: steep wall sections, short and long ledges, chimneys, a suspension bridge across a gully, caves, and a constant alternation between easier and more demanding passages. An engaging outing, until it gradually becomes easier and we reach the end of the via ferrata after about 2–3 hours.
But the tour is not over yet: via the normal route, we continue to the highest point of the Sella massif, the Piz Boé. For the descent, we choose the route via the Pordoischarte back to Pordoijoch.
Total time: 5.5 h | ↑ 950 m ascent | ↓ 950 m descent | Difficulty: D
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Cesare Piazzetta via ferrata suitable for?
The Cesare Piazzetta is a difficult via ferrata, graded D, aimed at ambitious via ferrata climbers with good fitness and sure-footed movement in steep, exposed terrain. A sharp section awaits right at the start, where it quickly becomes clear whether the day is right for it.
How does the tour on Piz Boé run?
The meeting point is at Pordoijoch, and from there we continue by car to the Soldatenfriedhof. After the approach, we ascend via the via ferrata, then continue by the normal route to Piz Boé, and descend again via the Pordoischarte. You should allow around 5.5 hours for the full tour.
What do I need to bring for the tour?
You need suitable mountain clothing, sturdy footwear, and, for example, gloves for the via ferrata. The exact packing list will be sent with the confirmation email. Via ferrata equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
