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Cesare Branca Hut – Forni Glacier loop from Branca Hut

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Cesare Branca Hut – Forni Glacier loop from Branca Hut

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Cesare Branca Hut – Forni Glacier loop from Branca Hut

07:44

10.9km

1,230m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.38 km for 16 m

After 6.76 km for 1.62 km

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Start point

Alpine Hut

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41 m

Cesare Branca Hut

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The Cesare Branca Refuge is located in the heart of the Ortles-Cevedale group in a strategic position that makes it ideal for those who want to follow the itineraries in the surrounding area. It is managed by the CAI of Milan and offers refreshments and overnight stays.

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179 m

Bridge Over the Forni Glacier Waterfalls

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One of the Tibetan bridges that allow you to cross the streams originating from the Forni glacier.

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436 m

Forni Glacier

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From Rifugio Forni up to Rifugio Branca through the Glaciolocico Path (less than the first leg and higher than the return). Beautiful path for variety and fantastic view on all the main Ortles-Cevedale peaks. DIFFICULTY: Medium (3/5) due to difference in height and passages on bridges. TIME: about 4 hours LENGTH: about 11 km RATING: 9/10
Difficulty: MODERATE
Evaluation: 9/10

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1.93 km

View of the Forni Glacier

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5.22 km

Palòn de la Mare (3703 m)

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Great alpine tour mountain in a famous ice world! The mountain is the fifth highest point in the Ortler Alps and can only be climbed with glacier equipment and appropriate rope team and experience, as the Palòn de la Mare is completely surrounded by glaciers. In good weather there is a great 360-degree panoramic view at the summit.

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6.99 km

Ghiacciaio del Palon de la Mare

Glacier

10.9 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

4.77 km

403 m

166 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

448 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,630 m)

Lowest point (2,440 m)

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Cesare Branca Hut – Forni Glacier loop from Branca Hut

Cesare Branca Hut

Bridge Over the Forni Glacier Waterfalls

Forni Glacier

View of the Forni Glacier

Palòn de la Mare (3703 m)

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