The  Bocchette Alte way, Brenta Dolomites, Trentino

Description: Perhaps the best-known high mountain itinerary in the Dolomites. A magnificent route through a harsh environment which offers unforgettable views both to the south-east (Lake Molveno, Cima Paganella) and to the west (Adamello, Presanella). It has long exposed stretches and although these are equipped with fixed rope supports, the excursion is advisable only for expert and very fit mountain climbers. As with the Via delle Bocchette Centrali way, here too various stretches of the route are dedicated to well-deserving people. The start of the fixed rope route at the northern hanging glacier of the Sfulmini peak corresponds to the start of the Quintavalle path: by means of ladders you begin to climb up the western rock face of the Cima Molveno peak as far as the north-west terrace. Then you go down to the Bocca Bassa dei Massodi pass where you meet the Oliva Detassis path. This is the beginning of the stretch of the route dedicated to Mario Coggiola which continues as far as the Bocchetta Alta dei Massodi (2,950 m.), first crossing the Spallone dei Massodi peak (2,999 m.) and going down the “Ladder of friends” which is particularly long and exposed. At the Bocchetta Alta dei Massodi pass the Maria Foresti path begins which takes you to the terrace of the eastern slope of the Cima Brenta (3,002 m.). The last stretch of the Via delle Bocchette Alte way, from the north-eastern edge of the Cima Brenta to the Bocca del Tuckett pass, is dedicated to Carlo Garbari. From the Bocca del Tuckett pass you come to the refuge in a little over 30 minutes.