History

The Sesto Mountain Guides

The history of the Sesto Mountain Guides traces back to 1869 when Franz Innerkofler, alongside his guest Paul Grohmann, first climed Cima Grande. Over the following years, local guides and their guests conquered all the major peaks of the Sesto Dolomites.

The renowned ‘King of the Dolomites’, Michl Innerkofler, undertook daring first climbs, including the once-deemed-impossible normal route up Cima Piccola. Sepp Innerkofler, another key figure at the turn of the century, not only developed new climbing routes but also played a crucial role in tourism in Sesto. His tragic death on Monte Paterno during the First World War was a sad moment for many admirers.

Despite a decline in tourism during the wars, the post-WWII era saw a renewed increase in visitors in Sesto. A new generation of Mountain Guides emerged, revitalizing mountain-related activities. By the end of the millennium, two mountain guiding schools existed in the valley, with various Guides offering individual tours.

To improve collaboration and provide a comprehensive program for visitors, Herbert Summerer played a pivotal role in reopening the Alpine School Tre Cime in the spring of 2012. Since then, all Sesto mountain guides have been working through this school. This new generation of mountian enthusiasts comprises a team of friends who share their free time exploring the Dolomites and mountains worldwide. Additionally, all mountain guides are active members of the mountain rescue service.