Dolomites
Sesto sundial
Normal routes
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
1.800,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Six summits of the Sexten Sundial, alpine terrain, and a Dolomites circuit where we usually have surprisingly little company.
5 days · Sesto Dolomites
Sextner Sonnenuhr - Dolomites circuit: In total, we will climb 6 summits on this Dolomites circuit. The big difference from most Dolomites weeks is that these are almost exclusively demanding and rarely climbed routes. The name of the individual summits, and of this circuit itself, comes from the fact that at the respective time of day the sun shines more or less exactly above these imposing peaks when looking south from Sexten into the Dolomites.
Put simply, starting with the Achter and the Neuner, we will also climb the Zehner, Elfer, Zwölfer and Einser. How nice when you do not have to remember complicated summit names. The Sextner Dolomiten are among the most impressive groups in the entire Dolomites, and spending 5 days crossing them is a very special experience - especially as on most of these routes we will hardly meet any other mountaineers.
Demanding terrain, loose rock, a lot of scree on the many ledges we will traverse, and long days in the mountains require very sure-footed mountaineers with strong fitness on this circuit.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Complete organization and guiding by a certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations will be made in advance
Additional costs:
- Transfers to and from the meeting point
- Overnight stay with half board in the mountain huts (for you and the mountain guide)
- Possibly a taxi from Fischleintal to Kreuzbergpass (to pick up the car after the tour)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Sexten Dolomites
Best time of year:
July - September
Duration:
5 days
Meeting point:
Sexten - Dolomitenhof in the Fischlein Valley
What you need
Requirements:
- Climbing at grade IV
- Sure-footedness, even on loose scree
- No fear of heights
- Good physical condition for long days of touring
PRICING
Participants:
1 - 2 people
Prices:
1 person:
2 people:
3.000,- €
1.800,- €
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: Achter and Neuner
We start our tour at Kreuzbergpass and first ascend the Achter, also known as Arzalpenkopf, before reaching our first more demanding climbing summit with the Neunerkofel.
Difficulty: III
⌂ Rifugio Antonio Berti
Day 2: Zehnerkofel
On the second day, Zehnerkofel is on the programme. We reach the summit via the Zandonellasteig. To get to our base for the next overnight stay, we also have the Alpinisteig on the agenda today.
Difficulty: C/D (via ferrata)
⌂ Zsigmondyhütte
Day 3: Elferkofel
We continue clockwise and on the third day we will climb Elferkofel. After the brief via ferrata intermezzo on the Zehner, from today onward only alpine and rarely climbed routes and summits await us. The Elfer is a long but very varied and impressive tour. Afterwards we return and make ourselves comfortable once again in the Zsigmondyhütte.
Difficulty: III
⌂ Zsigmondyhütte
Day 4: Zwölferkofel
Zwölferkofel is the most demanding summit of the Sextner Sonnenuhr. But by now we are used to the terrain, and so the grade IV sections and alpine ground are no longer a problem for us. Once again, we get to spend the night in the wonderfully cosy Zsigmondyhütte.
Difficulty: IV
⌂ Zsigmondyhütte
Day 5: Einserkofel
Final day on the Sextner Sonnenuhr circuit. One more solitary and rarely climbed summit awaits us as a final highlight before we then return to the Fischleintal, from where we will go and collect our car at Kreuzbergpass.
Difficulty: III
Info: Solitary Dolomite summits and rarely climbed routes await you on the Sextner Sonnenuhr. Early booking is required here, however, so that we can still secure sleeping places at the beautifully situated Zsigmondyhütte. Of course, we are also happy to try at short notice, but we cannot guarantee that we will still get a place.
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 Sextner Sonnenuhr suitable for?
The circuit is designed for very sure-footed mountaineers with strong fitness who feel at ease in alpine terrain. Climbing experience is useful for this guided tour because we tackle several demanding summits and at times loose sections on rarely climbed routes.
How demanding is Zwölferkofel?
Zwölferkofel is the most demanding summit on the circuit and is graded difficulty IV. It requires confident movement in alpine terrain and a good head for exposed, at times loose sections - in return, this day is one of the most impressive of the tour.
What should I bring for the tour?
You will receive the exact packing list with the confirmation email. Most important are suitable mountaineering boots, harness and a helmet; missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
