Description
The landscape and the journey
James Rushforth explores protected climbing routes among the southern Dolomites’ towers and walls. This second volume covers Brenta, Lake Garda and Pale di San Martino, helping you choose a base and combine several days of via ferrata.
Routes and itinerary options
The 77 routes range from short outings to long, exposed mountain days. Start and finish points, timings, ascent and descent support planning. Smith/Fletcher grading distinguishes technical difficulty from overall seriousness, including remoteness and commitment rather than climbing difficulty alone.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 maps, colour photo-topos with marked lines, summary tables and access, parking and base information accompany equipment and preparation advice. Northern, central and eastern areas are covered in Volume 1. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
All routes require a helmet, harness and via ferrata set, with suitable experience and confidence at height. Higher routes generally favour June–late September; some lower routes have longer seasons. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language paperback by James Rushforth. Second edition, published in May 2026. 336 pages. ISBN 9781852848477.
