Via ferrata of the Eagles

About this tour

Ascend Paganella's eastern face on a recently installed via ferrata in northern Italy, where steel ladders and rungs traverse exposed rock with commanding views across the Adige Valley, Brenta peaks and Lake Garda. This four-hour alpine climb suits experienced scramblers and fit intermediates seeking genuine exposure without technical climbing. Professional guides manage safety throughout, supplying all protective gear.

Highlights

• Newly constructed metal staircases on Paganella's east wall
• Sustained exposure with panoramic valley and lake views
• Adige Valley, Brenta Dolomites and Lake Garda vistas
• Professional alpine guide and full safety equipment included
• Four-hour climb from base to summit environment
• Moderate-to-challenging scrambling with fixed protection

What to expect

You'll start at Cima Paganella (cable car separate, €17) and work the east-facing route using hand and foot holds along bolted metal ladder sections. The climbing is steep with considerable drops alongside, so vertigo management matters. Most sections demand solid footwork and upper-body strength rather than technical skill. Between ladder pitches, natural rock terrain offers brief recovery. Views open continuously across the valley floor and distant mountains. Allow four hours for the full ascent with breaks.

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