Mountain Guides CATORES

Alpine School in Ortisei in Val Gardena - South Tyrol - Dolomites

We, the 18 guides of the Catores Alpine School , feel very lucky to accompany our guests in what we consider the most beautiful mountains in the world.

I also hope that we will be able to share an unforgettable experience in this idyllic mountain landscape with you.

Dieter Demetz
Manager of the Alpine School Catores

An Alpine School with tradition

The history of mountaineering in Val Gardena is strictly tied to the history of us Catores. We are mountain guides and rescuers.
The fascination for the mountain environment and the passion to be a part of it -focused on nature and self-consciousnessis what moves us.

We would like to share this passion and guide you on unforgettable adventures in the mountains.
Besides our history and passion we will also bring along our intensive and solid training, so that your safety will always be a top priority.

Summer - We think we are lucky to live in the Dolomites.

The warm and long summer days seem virtually made for spending time outdoors and in the mountains.
With us you may experience unique adventures and gather nice memories during your stay in the Dolomites.

We offer the following activities:
• Individual Guiding
• The Saslonch / Sassolungo
• Dolomites Big Walls
• Alpine Climbing
• Family Climbing Day
• Vie Ferrate
• Alpine Hikes
• Crossing of the Dolomites Groups
• Sunset climbing in the Dolomites
• Daily program hikes

Winter in the Dolomites

A stay in the Dolomites is something special and there are a multitude of possibilities to discover these unique mountains,
no matter if you are looking for sportive challenges or new sensory impressions.
We attach great importance to training and our activities always also take the shape of courses.

Our daily program in winter includes the following activities:
• Individual Guiding
• Daily programme
• Ski Touring
• Ski Touring Courses
• Freeriding
• Freeride Val de Mesdì
• Crossing of the Dolomites on Touring Skis
• Ski-Safari
• Skiguiding
• Snowshoeing
• Ice Climbing