Via Ferrata - Protected Climbing Paths in the Dolomites - Via Ferrata Strobel -

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Via Ferrata
Michielli Strobel

Mountain(s) / Location: Punta Fiammes	Maximum Height: 2240 m / 7348 ft
Fletcher/Smith Rating: 3B Hofler/Werner Rating: D	[ Show on Satellite Locator Map ]

Situated just north of Cortina, this is another good route. It is not too long, and can be completed in about 5 to 6 hours at most. The ferrata climbs the western flank of a crag that forms part of the Pomagnon range of mountains. This western-most crag is known as the Punta Fiammes, and from the top there is a commanding view of the Cortina valley and the surrounding peaks. If you have just read about the Col Rosa Ferrata (E. Bovero), then to put that in perspective, this ferrata is directly across the valley from it, not more than a couple of kilometres horizontal distance.

Ferrata - Cortina area locator map

Annotated Topographic Map

Start of Ferrata Strobel

To start, park at a recreational complex just north of the turnoff that leads to the Olympia Campground (see topo map). From here, make your way east towards the cliff above you. You will encounter a railroad grade that has been converted into a gravel recreational pathway. Follow this north until you reach the signs that point to the Strobel ferrata. From here, a bit of steep switchbacking through forest and open talus leads to the start of the ferrata itself.

Ferrata Strobel and the Punta Fiammes

Punta Fiammes

Start of the Ferrata section, plaque

The ferrata is composed of a series of steep protected sections and not-so-steep paths connecting them. The route wanders back and forth up the flank. The route definitely has bits of level '3' difficulty (Fletcher/Smith), but it is broken up, with little stretches of steep stuff interspersed with footpath sections. Certainly not as hard or sustained as the Brigata Tridentina Ferrata, which is also level '3'.

courtesy markus

First ferrata section.

Markus, on Strobel Ferrata

Steep section, Strobel Ferrata

After many sections of wire rope and many sections of easy path, you reach the sloping summit area, which soon leads to the Punta Fiammes. It is truly an excellent vantage point. Cortina is laid out before your feet, and the Sorapis group is an awe-inspiring sight from here. Across the valley you can clearly see Col Rosa and even spot the holes of some of the summit fortifications.

Not so steep section, Strobel Ferrata

LAdder, Strobel Ferrata

Ladder, Strobel Ferrata

Steep section, Strobel Ferrata

Summit, Punta Fiammes

courtesy markus

Andree, summit, Punta Fiammes

The descent route involves traversing north along a sort of high plateau for a bit until a weakness in the south face of the Pomagnon range is reached. This weakness, a steep talus gully, allows for a quick descent. Once at the bottom, a 4-way junction is reached. The signage/numberage on the signs and the routes that the paths take do not correspond well to what is marked on the Tabacco topo map. But in general head left and back around until you reach the railroad grade/recreational pathway again. Follow this back up to where you initially started and go down left to the parking area. Note: an alternative is to start at the Hotel Fiammes, and make a loop from there. By examining the topo map it should be obvious how to make that work.

Pomagnon range

Descent Gully

Old Railway house.

Interactive trackmap with photo points - Strobel Ferrata on Punta Fiammes - click map to view

Interactive trackmap with photo points - Strobel Ferrata on Punta Fiammes - click to view

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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