Via Ferrata delle Bocchette Alte
Location: Brenta Dolomites, Trentino
Difficulty: D–E (harder sections)
Duration: 5–7 h
Description: Even more exposed continuation of the Bocchette system; requires stable weather and experience.
Via Ferrata delle Bocchette Centrali
Location: Brenta Dolomites, Trentino
Difficulty: D (long and committing)
Duration: 4–6 h
Description: Part of the famous Bocchette system; narrow ledges, ladders and drop-offs among towering Brenta spires.
Via Ferrata Sentiero Massimiliano
Location: Rosengarten/Catinaccio group
Difficulty: D (exposed ridge)
Duration: 4–5 h
Description: High, exposed traverse across a ridge in the Rosengarten; outstanding panoramas and airy ledges.
Via Ferrata Oskar Schuster
Location: Sassolungo group, Dolomites (South Tyrol)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 4–5 h
Description: Old-style ferrata on a gully and ridge; mix of scrambling and fixed gear, very alpine in flavour.
Via Ferrata Torre di Toblin (Delle Scalette)
Location: Tre Cime area, Dolomites
Difficulty: D
Duration: 3–4 h loop
Description: Short but steep and exposed on a tower summit; usually combined as an ascending route with a separate descent line.
Via Ferrata De Luca–Innerkofler
Location: Tre Cime di Lavaredo area
Difficulty: C/D
Duration: 3–4 h
Description: Historic route through tunnels and trenches on Monte Paterno; unforgettable views of the Tre Cime.
Via Ferrata Marino Bianchi
Location: Cristallo group, Dolomites
Difficulty: D
Duration: 3–4 h
Description: High-altitude route with ladders and traverses along a ridge; panoramic but requires surefootedness.
Via Ferrata Merlone
Location: Monte Cengia / Monte Cristallo area (Dolomites)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 3–4 h
Description: Steep ladder sections gaining a high summit; compact but physically demanding and very scenic.
Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona
Location: Cristallo group, near Cortina d’Ampezzo
Difficulty: C/D (long, high)
Duration: 5–7 h
Description: Historic WWI ferrata with tunnels, ladders and the famous suspension bridge near Forcella Staunies; long and committing.
Via Ferrata Brigata Tridentina
Location: Passo Gardena, Dolomites (South Tyrol)
Difficulty: D (varies by grading system; commonly C/D)
Duration: 3–4 h (plus descent)
Description: Extremely popular classic with a suspension bridge and vertical walls; ends near Rifugio Pisciadù.
