Der Weg den es nicht gibt – Cima Brenta North Face
A unique line in the Brenta — a special tour for experienced ice climbers.
1 guest
2 days
advanced
December to March
€1500
Overview
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.
Available Dates
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Tour Requirements
beginner
intermediate
advanced
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.
Fitness
Technique
Experience
Tour Programme
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.
Meeting Point
Start:
End:
The stated meeting point, start time, and end time should be understood as an initial suggestion. Before the tour, we will coordinate individually and adapt everything to the current conditions — and, whenever possible, arrange to travel together.
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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.
Price
€1,500
What’s 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
What’s Not Included
Planning and guiding by a state-certified IFMGA mountain and ski guide
Any required rental equipment
Not Sure If This Tour Is Right for You?
It is especially important to me that the tour suits you — both in terms of your fitness and your experience. So if you are unsure, feel free to get in touch.
In a short phone call, we can find out together whether this tour is the right choice for you. This creates the best foundation for a safe and successful mountain experience.
Booking & Cancellation
Please note that a tour becomes binding once it has been confirmed by both parties. In the event of a short-notice cancellation, I reserve the right to charge a percentage of the guiding fee as a cancellation fee. Detailed information can be found in my cancellation policy. As a rule, payment is made by invoice after the tour.
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