Ortler High Route

The route is generally covered in 7 stages, with overnight stays in mountain huts along the way. Advance reservations are recommended, especially in the summer months. The best time to tackle the Ortler High Route is from late June to September, depending on snow conditions. Weather, trail condition and opening of facilities should be checked before departure. The route requires good physical fitness and experience in the alpine environment.

The Alta Via dell'Ortles is a hiking trail opened in 2018 that completes a loop around the group's iconic mountain, Ortles (3,905 m), starting and ending in Bormio. Entirely immersed in the Stelvio National Park, this route of about 120 km and 9,000 meters of elevation gain traverses extremely varied alpine environments: from trails that wind through larch and fir forests to wilder sections on rocky terrain and easy glaciers. It is a true alpine ride, challenging and adventurous, passing three passes over 3,000 meters between Lombardy and South Tyrol. The route touches symbolic places such as the Stelvio Pass and offers grandiose views until the return to the Magnifica Terra di Bormio, where the thrill of the finish line repays all effort.