4 | Cimes

But if you are ready to hang off the edge of a vertical garden of stone, looking out over the jagged teeth of the Dolomites... this is your mountain.

In the world of high-altitude trekking and via ferrata, few names evoke the raw beauty of the Italian Alps quite like “4 Cimes.” Translating directly to “Four Peaks,” this isn't just a single mountain; it is a legendary high-altitude circuit that loops around the majestic Catinaccio Mountains (Rosengarten group) in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 4 cimes

From the hut (2,243m), follow trail markers toward the Forcella delle Sasse (Sass-Scharte) . This initial climb is steep scree and rock, warming up your legs. But if you are ready to hang off

Safe climbing, and always follow the "Leave No Trace" principles. From the hut (2,243m), follow trail markers toward

Once you hit the cables, the real adventure begins. You will ascend the Sentiero Santner , a classic iron route carved into the vertical face. The exposure here is absolute; you are climbing the open face of the mountain.

You will traverse the jagged ridgeline, tagging the high points. The view of the Vajolet Towers —six massive spires of dolomitic rock that glow red at sunset—is the photographic highlight.