90 Best Known Ferratas of the Dolomites

There are claims about hundreds of ferratas in the Dolomites. The reality is quite different; there are around 90 significant, named routes. I have presented all of them here on a single, comprehensive map.

Many of these ferratas I have climbed myself. Reports about the climbs are available here on the site, and many of the markers in the map include links to my first-hand accounts.

90 Routes: The Definitive Mountaineer’s Cut

After cross-referencing Alpine Club registries and technical maps, I have stripped away the noise to identify all the named via ferratas that define the Dolomites.

By excluding the geographically separate Brenta group and the trivial “protected paths” that don’t require technical gear, this list represents the true core of the sport.

From the vertical history of the Tomaselli route on Cima Fanes Sud to the modern, athletic lines of the Finanzieri, these are the routes that demand a harness, a helmet, and a head for heights.

Why You Need This Map

Standard GPS apps and paper maps are great for navigation, but they fail at visualization. They don’t show you the “climbable” density of a mountain group at a glance, nor do they help you link these legendary lines together.

I have embedded all these distinct routes into one interactive map. Whether you are planning a week-long vertical odyssey from Cortina or looking for hidden gems in the Sesto Dolomites, this map is the only resource that categorizes the “True 90” without the clutter of 500 meaningless handrails. 

The picture below is a screenshot of the actual zoomable and interactive map. All the markers in the map are clickable, allowing you to access additional information from a large number of reliable sources. 

The Myth of the “600” Ferratas

If you search for via ferratas in the Dolomites, you’ll often see a staggering number: “over 600 routes” and sometimes even “over 700”.

To a seasoned mountaineer, this is a marketing fiction. That number likely includes every five-meter safety cable on a hiking trail and every unnamed steel ladder used by rifugio staff. But even with that, the numbers are simply unrealistic.

For those who actually lace up boots to climb, the true list of named, significant via ferratas is much smaller, more exclusive, and far harder to find in one place.

Additional Resources

1. Map with Bivouacs

For planning your tours, it is best to combine this map with my separate map that includes more than 138 bivouacs in the Dolomites.

There, you will find a map with bivouacs as well as a map where all bivouacs are presented alongside regular huts. This is an incredibly important asset for planning a multi-day tour. 

2. Map with All Named 3000ers in the Dolomites

There are 56 of them in total, and many ferratas on the map above lead to these peaks.

3. Dolomites Solo Book

You might want to check my book Dolomites Solo, featuring my first-hand mountaineering reports about tours in the Dolomites:

4. Free Map with All Camping Spots

This map is free to use and can be very useful if you are exploring the Dolomites with a van or motorhome. It highlights the most affordable accommodation close to the main roads. 

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