The Dolomites – Rock Climbs and Via Ferrata

Rockfax hase just published a big new book to the magnificent Dolomites in
northern Italy. This guide covers everything you need for a climbing trip
regardless of ability, whether it be sport, trad, via ferrata or a combination
of all three. It features all the major areas and is the only guidebook
available to have such comprehensive coverage.

The book has been authored by James Rushforth who, together with his partner
Lynne Hempton, has spent several years documenting the climbs and VFs.

Catinaccio, Val di Fassa, Marmolada, Sella Group, Val Gardena, Fanis Group,
Lagazuoi Group, Tofana Group, Cinque Torri, Cortina Basin, Cadini di Misurina,
Tre Cime.

152 trad routes
781 sport routes
37 via ferrata

Single pitch sport crags lie beside kilometre-long traditional routes, with
climbs which are steeped in history running parallel to modern bolted lines.
The area is particularly renowned for its via ferrata, cabled routes predating
the Great War which give superb access to some of the World’s most striking
summits. The metal wires, interspersed with breathtaking ladders and unlikely
suspension bridges, provide aerial assault courses which combine the thrill of
an ascent on rock with the security of a protected mountain scramble.

This guide covers everything you need for a climbing trip regardless of
ability, whether it be sport, trad, via ferrata or a combination of all three.
It features all the major areas and is the only guidebook available to have
such comprehensive coverage.

496 pp.; Binding: Paperback (flapped)
Illustrations: maps, colour photos and colour topos
Second edition with minor updates throughout