Via Ferrata - Protected Climbing Paths in the Dolomites - Via Ferrata Dino Buzzati -

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From the high shoulder along trail 747, the trail descends, soon following an obvious grassy track. A fairly long hiking section follows along this track, descending for about 200 metres (600+ feet) before reaching the start of the southern segment of the VF Dino Buzzati. The grassy slopes end here, transitioning to much steeper terrain further below.

courtesy JInnes

Descent Trail

Cimerlo Southern Slopes

Steep Terrain

An extensive series of stemples and wires leads the charge down much steeper terrain. The first part is the steepest and most exposed. Again, however, the quality of protection is very high (new shock absorbers and all) and there are an abundance of climbing aids (stemples and the like). It isn't hard - just exposed.

Note: The route of the VF Dino Buzzati used to go through a very narrow cleft behind this cliff, but sometime over the last few years that way was decommissioned and this newer more exposed route was built.

courtesy RHanel

Nearing ferrata continuation

Southern part of VF Dino Buzzati

Steep Stemple Descent

After the initial long, steep descent, the ferrata curves down and into a high alpine rock bowl. The wire is intermittent through here, only protecting where needed. Elsewhere, a rocky path descends through scree sections.

courtesy JInnes

Modern VF Shock Absorbers

VF Dino Buzzati Southern Section

Descending last bit of VF

A final longer stretch of wire leads over moderately steep ground, and the southern VF start plaque is reached (roughly at the 2135m / 7000' level).

Below the wires, trail 747 continues downward on a steep scree path, winding between interesting towers and spires of rock. Soon a few patches of trees are encountered and the trail becomes more earthy and less rocky - but still quite steep. Once fully in the forest, the grade lessens.

Southern Start, VF Dino Buzzati

Winding down 747

Arriving at bottom end of 747

Trail 747 ends at a junction at about the 1560m / 5130' level. From here, a network of forest trails lead downhill towards various farm roads, meadows, and trailheads. In my particular case, I had parked a car at a small parking area along trail 731 (see trackmap for specifics).

Farm Roads

Prati Fosni

Farm Roads

Interactive trackmap with photo points - Via Ferrata Dino Buzzati - click map to view

Interactive trackmap with photo points - Via Ferrata Dino Buzzati - click to view

VF Dino Buzzati - Climb Data (north-to-south)

Start Time: 7:41a.m.

End Time: 1:23p.m.

Duration: 5h42m

Distance: 5.22 km (3.24 mi)

Average Speed: 0.9 km/hr (0.6 mph)

Start Elevation: 7406ft (2257m) *

Max Elevation: 8312ft (2533m) *

Min Elevation: 4404ft (1342m) *

End Elevation: 4414ft (1345m) *

* : +/- 75 feet

Total Elevation Gain: 1071ft (326m) *

Total Elevation Loss: 4152ft (1266m) *

* : +/- 75 feet

Elevation Graph

Quick Reference Ferrate Route Index

Mountain(s)	Name of Route	Height	Difficulty1*	Difficulty2**
Latemar Group	S.A. Campanili del Latemar	2846m / 9337'	2C	B
Punta Polse	V.F. Attilio Sieff	1450m / 4757'	2A	-
Cima Dodici & Sass Aut	V.F. Franco Gadotti	2637m / 8651'	2C	C
Gran Cir / Grosse Tschierspitze	Gran Cir / Grosse Tschierspitze	2592m / 8503'	1A	A
Piz da Cir V / Tschierspitze V	Piz da Cir V / Tschierspitze V	2520m / 8267'	2A	C
Exner Tower, Sella Group	VF Brigata Tridentina (aka Pisciadu Climbing Path)	2585m / 8480'	3B	D
Little Lagazuoi	Lagazuoi Tunnels	2752m / 9028'	1A	A
Col Rosa	V.F. Ettore Bovero	2166m / 7106'	3B	E
Punta Fiammes	V.F. Michielli Strobel	2240m / 7348'	3B	D
n/a	V.F. Giovanni Barbara	1400m / 4593'	1A	C
Masare	V.F. Masare	2727m / 8946'	2B	C
Roda de Vael (Rotwand)	V.F. Roda de Vael (Rotwand)	2806m / 9205'	1B	C
Cima Auta	V.F. Paolin-Piccolin	2624m / 8608'	3B	C
n/a	V.F. Canalone	1700m / 5577'	4A	-
Colac	V.F. dei Finanzieri	2715m / 8907'	3C	E
La Mesola / Padon ridge	V.F. delle trincee	2727m / 8946'	4B	F
Piz da Lec	V.F. Piz da Lec	2910m / 9547'	3B	D
Cima di Mezzo, Cristallo Group	V.F. Marino Bianchi	3154m / 10,347'	2B	D
Brenta Group	Via delle Bocchette Centrale	2800m / 9186'	3C	D
Pasubio Group	Sentiero Attrezzato Gaetano Falcipieri	2040m / 6690'	2A	-
Monte Casale	Via Ferrata Che Guevara	1632m / 5350'	3C	-
Monte Rochetta / Piccoli Dolomiti	Via Ferrata Fausto Susatti	900m / 3000'	2A	-
Monte Rochetta / Piccoli Dolomiti	Via Ferrata del Centenario SAT	1250m / 4100'	3A	-
Monte Baldo / Piccoli Dolomiti	Via Ferrata delle Taccole	2150m / 7050'	4A	-
n/a	Sentiero Attrezzato Rio Sallagoni	400m / 1325'	4A	-
Fanes Group	Via Ferrata Cesco Tomaselli	2970m / 9733'	5C	F
Fanes Group	V.F. Tomaselli Descent Route	2970m / 9733'	3C	-
Fanes Group	V.F. al Col dei Bos / degli Alpini	2519m / 8265'	3B	-
Monte Lessini / Vicentine Alps	Via Ferrata Carlo Campalani	2157m / 7076'	3B	-
Monte Lessini / Vicentine Alps	Sentiero Alpinistico Angelo Pojesi	1967m / 6455'	2B	-
Shoulder of Cimon della Pala / Pale Group	Via Ferrata Bolver Luigi	3005m / 9860'	4C	F
Pala / Pale Group	Sentiero Attrezzato Camillo Depaoli	2326m / 7830'	1A	-
Pala / Pale Group	Sentiero Attrezzato Dino Buzzati	2500m / 8200'	2C	C
Monte Civetta / Civetta Group	Via Ferrata Alleghesi	3220m / 10,560'	4C	E
Sesto Group	Sentiero De Luca / Innerkofler	2640m / 8660'	2B	D
Sesto Group	Via Ferrata delle Scalette	2618m / 8588'	3B	D
Sesto Group	Sentiero Curato Militare Hosp	2618m / 8588'	2A	-
Sesto Group	Ferrata Nord (al Croda Rossa di Sesto)	2933m / 9624'	2B	B
Punta Anna / Tofana Group	Via Ferrata Punta Anna	2740m / 9000'	5C	F
Tofana di Mezzo / Tofana Group	Via Ferrata Gianni Aglio	3244m / 10,650'	5C	F
n/a	Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona	3008m / 9900'	2B	C
Tofana Group	Sentiero Astaldi	2303m / 7553'	1A	-
Brenta Group	Sentiero SOSAT	2449m / 8036'	2B	D
Brenta Group	Sentiero Oliva Detassis	2822m / 9260'	4B	-
Brenta Group	Sentiero Bocchette Alte	2998m / 9836'	4C	E
Brenta Group	Sentiero Afredo Benini	2901m / 9517'	2C	D

(*) Difficulty rating from the newer Cicerone Guide by Fletcher and Smith
(**) Difficulty rating from older Cicerone Guide by Hofler/Werner

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