Ice Climbing in Colfosco with a Mountain Guide: View past crampons down an icy climbing route.

Ice Climbing in Colfosco with a Mountain Guide

Impressive icefalls at the foot of the Gardena Pass in the Dolomites.

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Overview

Difficulty
intermediate
Participants
1–2 participants
Duration
2 days
Best season
January to March
Price
from €580 per person
Location
Kolfuschg, Dolomiten

About this tour

The icefalls in Colfosco offer three varied routes in a spectacular Dolomite setting: “Das Schwert des Damokles”, “Nur für Wenige”, and “Der Dünne Schauder”. The short approach makes the area ideal for an intensive first day of ice climbing. Depending on the conditions, the difficulties are usually between WI3 and WI5.

“Das Schwert des Damokles” impresses with a striking ice pillar in the final pitch, “Nur für Wenige” offers three beautiful pitches around WI4, and “Der Dünne Schauder” starts with a challenging corner right from the beginning. For the following day, we choose another objective in the surrounding area depending on the current ice and weather conditions. Possible options include the Val Culea icefall, the Hruschka corner, or one of the many icefalls in the Langental Valley.

Perfect for anyone looking for an intensive ice climbing weekend in the Dolomites. Accommodation must be organised independently. As a friend of the house, I can highly recommend staying at Apartments La Rives in St. Christina.

Photos from the tour

Ice Climbing in Colfosco with a Mountain Guide: View past crampons down an icy climbing route.
Ice Climbing in Colfosco with a Mountain Guide: Frozen waterfall in a snow-covered rock wall.
Ice Climbing in Colfosco with a Mountain Guide: Snow-covered rock steps and icy gullies.
Ice Climbing in Colfosco with a Mountain Guide: Climbing rope at a belay above an ice gully.

Itinerary

The ice climbing weekend begins either with the journey together to Colfosco or by meeting directly at the Adventure Park Colfosco car park. From there, a short approach along a forest road leads to the icefalls.

Once on site, we decide which line to climb depending on the conditions, your experience, and your fitness level — and whether another variation or route is possible afterwards. The descent is by abseiling from ice threads and partly from equipped abseil anchors.

After climbing, we return to the car, continue to the accommodation, and end the day in a relaxed way over a beer. For the second day, we choose a suitable objective in the region together, depending on the current conditions.

Requirements

For the icefalls in Colfosco, you should already have experience following on steep ice.

You should already have gained this experience in an ice park or on other easy steep ice routes. Depending on the conditions and the chosen line, the difficulty ranges between WI3 and WI5.

beginner
intermediate
advanced

Fitness

Technique

Experience

Equipment

For this tour, I can provide ice tools and crampons.

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

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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
    €1,080.00 per person
  • 2 participants
    €580.00 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.

Ice Climbing in Colfosco with a Mountain Guide: Frozen waterfall in a snow-covered rock wall.

Ice climbing below the Gardena Pass?

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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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