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Sentiero Glaciologico Alto – loop trail in the Stelvio National Park

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Lombardy
Sondrio
Valfurva

Sentiero Glaciologico Alto – loop trail in the Stelvio National Park

Hard

4.9

(57)

344

hikers

Sentiero Glaciologico Alto – loop trail in the Stelvio National Park

03:16

8.19km

460m

Hiking

Embark on the Sentiero Glaciologico Alto, a difficult loop trail that plunges you into the high-altitude alpine world of Stelvio National Park. This challenging 5.1-mile (8.2 km) hike features a significant 1524 feet (464 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete. As you…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

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

After 3.24 km for 1.54 km

After 4.84 km for 288 m

Waypoints

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317 m

Lower and Upper Forni Glaciers

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Ring that starts from the Forni refuge, stop at the Branca refuge and return.

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2.22 km

View of Monte Zebrù

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The Monte Zebrù (Königsspitze in German) is a 3857 m mountain s.l.m. in the Ortles-Cevedale group, which is the second highest peak after the Ortles.

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3.78 km

Forni Glacier

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The Forni glacier is the largest Italian valley glacier, ie a glacier whose tongue flows into the main valley. The Forni glacier is located in the Ortles-Cevedale group in the …

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5.02 km

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

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5.14 km

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 …

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7.80 km

Ghiacciaio dei Forni Hut

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The Rifugio Ghiacciaio dei Forni (2,178 m) is an ideal starting point for hikes and climbs to the surrounding peaks, such as Mount Cevedale and Gran Zebrù. The refuge offers …

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8.19 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

2.97 km

510 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

1.27 km

229 m

185 m

108 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,550 m)

Lowest point (2,140 m)

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