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South face route (Via della Parete Sud)

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The south face is a documented alpine route on Cima della Vezzana and is more committing than the normal ridge. It involves steeper mixed terrain and more sustained climbing than the standard ascent. The route is exposed to rockfall and can be affected by snow or ice in the upper sections. It requires solid route-finding and comfort on steep Dolomite rock. This is a mountaineering line, not a trekking route. The exact difficulty can vary with conditions.

Route Outline

Approach from the Val Venegia / Passo Rolle side
Gain the base of the south face
Climb the face on mixed rock and ledges
Exit to the upper ridge near the summit
Summit Cima della Vezzana and descend

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Normal route via the south-west ridge (Via Normale / Cresta Sud-Ovest)

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This is the standard mountaineering line on Cima della Vezzana and is the best-known way to the summit. It follows the south-west ridge, using mostly rocky scrambling terrain with short steeper sections. The route is alpine in character but generally less technical than the harder faces and ridges on the peak. Route-finding can be important in poor visibility because the ridge is broken and complex in places. Conditions matter, especially early season snow or verglas on the upper mountain. It is a serious high-Dolomite climb rather than a simple hike.
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