The superb rock of the Tofana south face makes every climber’s heart beat faster – many brilliant lines run through it. One of the finest was first climbed back in 1901 by the guides Dimai and Siorpaes with the baronesses Ilona and Rolanda von Eötvös, found with great intuition through an 800-metre labyrinth of a face. If you master grade IV/V, a real adventure awaits – not far from glamorous Cortina.
Those at home on grade VI and some technical climbing will enjoy the face’s probably most famous route: the Costantini-Apollonio of 1944, known for its two roofs and the notorious ‘donkey’s back’ that has frightened many a climber.
Routes & summits to choose from
- Via Dimai (Eötvös)
- Costantini-Apollonio
Demands & experience

Location

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