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Italy · Marmolada, Dolomites, Trentino-Alto Adige

Marmolada West Ridge — Hans-Seyffert-Weg

Via ferrata of the west ridge of the Marmolada

A 1903 line on the highest peak of the Dolomites, with glacial access and still readable history, should be judged as a total alpine trip and not an ordinary summit sheet.

Verified93.6

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Experience profile · editorial diagram3,343m
Type
Glacial Summit Ferrata
Duration
7–9 hours
Grade
Not documented
Best period
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Why it enters the Top 100

An experience ranked for its story and distinctiveness.

The west ridge line, originally equipped in 1903, leads to Punta Penia, the highest peak of the Dolomites at 3,343 metres. The route combines a long alpine climb, glacial access, the historic amenities of the ridge and approximately 1,300 metres of elevation gain to the summit. The duration, the state of the glacier and the opening of the lifts are not constant; the editorial value lies in the rare combination of history, high mountains and summits.

What sets it apart: The west ridge line, originally equipped in 1903, leads to Punta Penia, the highest peak of the Dolomites at 3,343 metres.; The route combines a long alpine climb, glacial access, the historic amenities of the ridge and approximately 1,300 metres of elevation gain to the summit.; The duration, the state of the glacier and the opening of the lifts are not constant; the editorial value lies in the rare combination of history, high mountains and summits.

Score breakdown

Median / 5
Power of story4.6
Singularity4.7
Emotional and sensory intensity4.7
Rationale for travel4.9
Strength of evidence4.5

Traceability

The facts behind the profile.

  1. The west ridge line, originally equipped in 1903, leads to Punta Penia, the highest peak of the Dolomites at 3,343 metres.

  2. The route combines a long alpine climb, glacial access, the historic amenities of the ridge and approximately 1,300 metres of elevation gain to the summit.

  3. The duration, the state of the glacier and the opening of the lifts are not constant; the editorial value lies in the rare combination of history, high mountains and summits.

Geographical precision: Coordinate of the area or locality, not of the start of the via ferrata; Do not use for terrain navigation.