Canadian Dream – Ice Climbing in the Dolomites: Ice climber on a vertical frozen wall.

Canadian Dream – Ice Climbing in the Dolomites

A classic ice climbing route in the Dolomites.

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Overview

Difficulty
advanced
Participants
1–2 participants
Duration
1 day
Best season
December to March
Price
from €310 per person
Location
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Dolomiten

About this tour

“Canadian Dream” in the Travenanzes Valley in the Dolomites is an absolute highlight for ambitious ice climbers. This impressive route offers five to six pitches of steep climbing in one of the most breathtaking landscapes of the Dolomites. Even the long approach through the Travenanzes Valley is an experience in itself. Depending on the ice conditions, different climbing variations are possible: the right side of the icefall offers more demanding, steeper lines, while slightly easier options can be found on the left. The descent follows the route by abseiling from ice threads. If the conditions on “Canadian Dream” are not ideal, the valley and the surrounding region offer numerous other ice climbing options. The tour can also be perfectly integrated into a multi-day ice climbing trip through the Dolomites and combined with other classic routes in the region.

Photos from the tour

Canadian Dream – Ice Climbing in the Dolomites: Ice climber on a vertical frozen wall.
Canadian Dream – Ice Climbing in the Dolomites: Roped ice climber above an ice step.
Canadian Dream – Ice Climbing in the Dolomites: Long frozen waterfalls on a rock wall.
Canadian Dream – Ice Climbing in the Dolomites: Icy rock wall above snow-covered conifers.

Itinerary

We may travel together the day before to Cortina d’Ampezzo and continue from there to the entrance of the Travenanzes Valley. The tour begins with a relatively long approach along a forest road into the valley. The final section to the start of the route is off-trail. Climb, abseil, return to the car — and look back on the experience over a beer.

Requirements

For this tour, you should already have gained solid experience in waterfall ice climbing.

You should be able to confidently follow WI4+ to WI5. You also need good fitness for a long climbing day, including the approach and descent. For more details, please refer to my requirements table for intermediate to advanced ice climbing tours.

beginner
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

Technique

Experience

Equipment

Please refer to my equipment list for guided ice climbing tours to see what you need for this tour.

We will discuss the required equipment in detail before the tour. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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Booking and enquiry

Would you like to do this tour on your own or with your own group of up to 2 people? Send me a no-obligation request with your preferred date.

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Prices & services

  • 1 participant
    €580.00 per person
  • 2 participants
    €310.00 per person

Included

Planning and guiding by a state-certified IFMGA mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment

Not included

Individual overnight stays for you and your mountain guide
Any additional costs for cable cars and lift passes for you and your mountain guide
Any expenses incurred by the mountain guide

Frequently asked questions about this tour

What happens if I need to cancel my tour?

Please note that a tour becomes binding once both parties have confirmed it. In the event of a cancellation at short notice, I reserve the right to charge a percentage of the guiding fee as a cancellation fee. You can find detailed information in my cancellation policy. Payment is usually made by invoice after the tour.

What happens if the weather does not cooperate?

Together, we will find an alternative in another region or postpone the tour. There are no additional costs for you in this case.

Is rental equipment available?

Yes, I can provide the technical equipment you need, such as a climbing harness, helmet, crampons or avalanche safety equipment. The relevant tour description and equipment lists explain exactly what is required and what you may need to bring yourself. If you are unsure what you need, simply get in touch – I will be happy to advise you.

Canadian Dream – Ice Climbing in the Dolomites: Icy rock wall above snow-covered conifers.

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Unsure?

It is especially important to me that the tour suits you – both your fitness and your experience. If you are unsure, please get in touch! In a short phone call, we can work out together whether this tour is right for you. This gives us the best foundation for a safe and enjoyable mountain experience.

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