Rock Alpine | basic training | Dolomites
First steps on the ascent
5 days
Hidden in the Cadin group is the Fonda Savio hut 2367m. Surrounded by dreamlike rock battlments. A perfect training ground.
Day 1
3 pm Meeting at the parking lot: Plateau Pian degli Spiriti, 1880m. This is the starting point for the cablecar, which transports large items of luggage to the hut. In 1.5 hours we climb over 500 Hm to the rustic style hut. Dinner and program discussion.
Day 2
Top rope climbing is the focus today. The climbing area is in the vicinity of the hut. Subjects are: Elementary climbing techniques, rappelling and securing your partner as well as equipment training.
Day 3
Today it's on to the climb. Safe anchor points and the independent abseiling make the day really exciting.
Day 4
The day begins with anchor points, anchor changes and rope commands. Also, we learn about how to keep safe when moving. A good multi pitch tour at the Cima Cadin del Rifugio 2436m, with a spectacular abseil route makes the hearts beat faster. In the evening there is self-assessment and tour planning.
Day 5
The highlight of the week the Paracarro - northeast wall 2517m. Airy multi pitch route on the best Dolomite rock with a difficulty of 3+. Today, we apply everything we have learned. Departure from the Hut, and trip home at 4 pm.
Course Contents:
- material knowledge
- climbing up to difficulty level III (eventually IV.)
- belay stand construction
- securing techniques crag
- securing techniques within alpine area
- roping
- assessment of pitons and bolts
- alpine dangers
- planning and preparation of tours
- reading topos
- emergency equipment
Specific inquiry
This offer is bookable at any time upon request.
We are looking forward to your inquiry.
Please see the inquiry for specific dates.
Notes on the dates
Registration deadline 21 days before the course
€ 525,- per person
Services
Guides charges, rental safety equipment, course documentation (PDF), | excl. of travel expense, board and lodging
minimum of 4 / maximum of 6 participants
No experience of rope work or climbing technique and knowledge required
3.00 p.m. at the parking area: Plateau Pian degli Spiriti, 1800m (see Google maps)
We recommend a travel cancellation insurance:
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Organisational
If security permitst the tours will take place whatever the weather. Short-term modifications are reserved to the guide.
Equipment to bring with you:
- backpack (appropriate size)
- first-aid box, emergency blanket, personal medication
- headlamp
- alternate laundering (socks, shirt)
- weatherproofs (jacket, over pant)
- gloves and cap
- unbreakable water bottle/Thermos flask (min. 1 ltr)
- sun protection( glacier glasses, hat, sun cream, lipstick)
- provisions to go
- mobile phone
- maps, guide, compass and altimeter, ev. GPS (optional)
- paper and pencil
- hiking or trekking shoes
- travel protection insurance / air ambulance insurance
- alpine member card (if available)
- cash
- hut sleping bag (a must on AC huts)
- hut slippers (usually available on huts)
Equipment at the request of Bergaufbergab:
- bivouac sack for 2 persons
- climbing harness
- climbing helmet
- climbing single rope 40 - 60m
- webbing (loop of) stitched (120cm) 2 pieces
- webbing (loop of) stiched (60cm) 2 pieces
- 1 cord (5-6mm, 1m long)
- 6 quickdraws
- 3 screwgate carabiner
- 1 safe lock carabiner
- 3 HMS screwgate carabiner
- belay devices with guide funktion
- 1 ascender (Tiblock, Ropeman, Microtraktion, ...)
- 2-4 cams
- nut range
- nut tool
