As we near what seems like the top of the world, a helicopter thunders up from the valley and
passes beneath us, emphasising just how high up we are. The wind is ripping past and even though the rain stopped some time ago, the rock is still damp. Suddenly one of my trainers slips and I cling desperately to the metal cable in front of me, my heart beating wildly. ‘It’s best to avoid falling,' Michael advises.
Do it yourself
The Via Ferrata Tridentina is located at the western edge of the Alta Badia valley, between the town of Colfosco and the Gardena Pass. Those with experience climbing via ferrate and their own equipment can undertake it alone, but anyone else should contact Alta Badia Guides (altabadiaguides.com) to arrange a guided ascent. The route can become crowded, so it’s advisable to start as early as possible. The total altitude climbed is 629 metres, with the ascent taking around 3 hours and the descent around 1.5 hours.
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