From the Stelvio Pass, location of the highest museum in Europe, take path S506 up to the Passo delle Platigliole and the top of Scorluzzo 3,095 m. From the summit, descend the southwest ridge via some spikes of broken rocks, where Austrian defence works from the First World War are clearly visible. Once past the last Austrian outpost you enter no man's land until you reach the first Italian redoubt. Continue along the ridge to another rise marked by a cairn of stones. Here begins a system of walkways and stone trenches dominating the Valle dei Vitelli. After another short descent, you arrive at a rocky outcrop that was turned into a fortress by Italian Alpini mountain troops. Walk down the main trail among the remains of huts to the Malga Scorluzzo then continue on path S505 to the III Cantoniera roadhouse.
Stelvio Historical Trek: Filon dei Mott from the Stelvio Pass to the Third Cantoniera
Itinerary details
Trekking
3:00 h
8.17 km
346 m
Moderate
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