Hi Jim,
In my expereinces over there I've particularly enjoyed the areas around Cortina - the Cinque Torrei, routes around Falzarego Pass/Lagazoui, and also out at the Tre Cimi de Laveredo. One of my favorite routes is the Spigolo Giallo on the Piccolo Cima de Lavaredo (the Yellow Arete of the Little Tower of Lavaredo). That one in particular is an incredible line to an awesome summit, and about 5.9/.10a, some 10 pitches. I'd recommend getting on a route or two in the area before hand, just to get used to the rock and style of climbing.
I'd recommend the Cortina Guides for that; I've met a couple and they are world class climbers. Other spots? Maybe the Vajolet Towers and the Sella Group.
For Via Ferrata, I enjoyed the West Ridge of the Marmolada, though it took a little work to get up to the base of the route - its the highest peak in the area. We also did a challanging one on the peak east of the Tofana de Roses, not far from Cortina. In the end, there is so much to do, and so much history, you can spend a trip just getting the idea...
Hope that helps - e-mail me at czycat@yahoo.com if I can help you with more beta.
Cheers,
Jeff
