Climbing in the Dolomites above Val di Fassa

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Which huts to stay at?

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What are the best entry level alpine routes?

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Climbing in Trentino & the Dolomites

We moved to Trento to be closer to climbing. Here's all we've learnt so far. Alpine routes, crags, mountain groups, and practical logistics from our life in Northern Italy.

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From Trento crags to long alpine routes in the Dolomites.

One of the reasons we traded Chicago for Trento was to be closer to climbing. But soon after we settled in, we realized that there's much more to it than just moving to the mountains.

All the different crags and mountain groups. New grade system. Trailheads, parking, and approaches. Alpine weather. Huts and rifugi. Guidebooks and gear. And all the logistics in between.

On this page you will find what we have learnt over the of living and climbing in Trentino and the Dolomites.

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  • Via Spigolo Sud on Torre Finestra
    climbing · May 01, 2026
    First alpine route of the season on Roda di Vael in the Catinaccio group. We climbed an easy trad route on the south ridge of the Torre Finestra (aka Croz di Santa Giuliana) above the rifugio Roda di Vael.

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  • Cartoon Network
    climbing · Feb 25, 2026
    Climbing at the Cartoon Network crag in Trento. First time outside in 2026.
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