Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face: Snow-covered Dolomite rock wall beneath a blue sky.

Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face

A unique line in the Brenta — a special tour for experienced ice climbers.

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Overview

Difficulty
advanced
Participants
1 participant
Duration
2 days
Best season
December to March
Price
from €1,500 per person
Location
Madonna di Campiglio, Brenta

About this tour

The route “Den Weg, den es nicht gibt” — usually described in Italian as “La via che non c’è” — through the north face of Cima Brenta is a demanding alpine ice route with a rare and special character. It follows a wild, logical line through chimneys and corners — a route for experienced alpinists and ice climbers looking for a unique challenge. When the route forms as a continuous ice line, very little mixed climbing is required. The maximum difficulty in pure ice is around WI5. Due to the difficulty of the route, I offer this tour with only one guest.

Photos from the tour

Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face: Snow-covered Dolomite rock wall beneath a blue sky.
Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face: Helmeted mountaineer at a belay beside climbing ropes.
Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face: Climber in a narrow ice gully between rock walls.
Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face: Safety ropes in a steep ice and snow gully.

Itinerary

We meet for the journey to Madonna di Campiglio. On the first day, we approach Rifugio Tuckett, where we spend the night in the winter room. Depending on the snow conditions, the approach is done either with or without skis or snowshoes.

The next day starts with the approach to the face. The route begins at a distinctive but easy chimney at the end of a gully. After around three pitches, we reach the first snowfield. At the end of this snowfield, a steep rock step and an approximately 10-metre ice curtain await — the key section of the route.

The final three pitches are the most spectacular, leading through a steep chimney-like corner and through a natural rock window up to the summit of Cima Brenta. The descent follows the route by abseiling from ice threads. At the end of this outstanding climbing day, we make our way back to the car in Madonna di Campiglio.

Requirements

You feel comfortable in steep ice and easy mixed terrain.

For this tour, you need very good fitness and should already have completed several ice climbing tours, with or without a mountain guide.

beginner
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

Technique

Experience

Equipment

You will need the complete ice climbing equipment. We also need everything required for spending the night in the winter room at Rifugio Tuckett, such as a stove, sleeping bag, food, and other essentials.

Of course, we will discuss the required equipment in detail before the tour to make sure you bring neither too much nor too little. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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Booking and enquiry

Would you like to do this tour with me? Send me a no-obligation request with your preferred date.

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Prices & services

  • 1 participant
    €1,500.00 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.

Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face: Snow-covered Dolomite rock wall beneath a blue sky.

A distinctive line in the Brenta?

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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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