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Alpine routes in Italy

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The best way to experience and explore the Italian mountains is to embark on an Alta Via Trekking. We have collected a selection of the best itineraries in the Italian mountains, the most famous and unforgettable Alta Via Trekkings, explore Italy from top to bottom! On the map page, you will find the complete list of itineraries.
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The 10 most beautiful alpine routes in Italy

Auf der Aiguille de Bionassay empfängt uns die Sonne
Alpine Route · Mont Blanc massif
Hochtour Traversée Royale auf den Montblanc
Toprecommended route Difficulty IV, 45°, AD difficult
29 km
25:00 h
4,500 m
1,800 m
Ein königlicher Weg In drei Tagen über mehrere Gipfel zum höchsten Punkt der Alpen, da bleiben keine Wünsche offen. Grandiose Gratpassagen in großer Höhe.  
ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.
Blick vom Hohen Angelus zur Vertainspitze mit Königspitze und Ortler im Hintergrund
Alpine Route · Ortler Group
Hoher Angelus und Vertainspitze
PremiumPremium content Difficulty II, <30°, F difficult
14.3 km
8:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
Zweitägige Tour von der Düsseldorfer Hütte auf zwei beliebte Gipfel im Ortler Massiv.
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Cascate in Valle di San Valentino
Alpine Route · Adamello Brenta Nature Park
Path of Peace 4: From Rifugio Carè Alto to Rifugio Trivena
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
12.9 km
6:00 h
802 m
1,599 m
This is a particularly intense stage, best suited to experts, with a couple of enjoyable technical stretches and a final descent that’ll put your knees to the test. On the bright side, it offers jaw-dropping scenery of immense variety: from the rocky realms at the start, to the pastoral flatland surrounding Val Trivena at the end.
APT Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Val Rendena
Sonnenaufgang am oberen Teil des Geröllkessels. Der Grat ist schon fast erreicht.
Alpine Route · Ortler Group
Über den Hintergrat auf den Ortler
Toprecommended route Difficulty IV, 40°, AD difficult
16.9 km
13:30 h
1,700 m
1,700 m
PrestigeträchtigDer Ortler-Hintergrat ist der wohl berühmteste Anstieg auf den König Südtirols. Wer über ausreichend hochalpine Erfahrung verfügt, sollte sich diese Traumtour nicht entgehen lassen.
ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.
At the summit of the Tete de Valpelline
Alpine Route · Aosta Valley
Tete de Valpelline normal route from Rifugio Aosta
Toprecommended route Difficulty I, <30°, F easy
3.9 km
6:00 h
1,006 m
1,006 m
Easy high tour to a great panoramic summit at the far end of Valpelline.Well suited as an acclimatisation tour for larger undertakings.
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Panorama from Malga Bocche
Alpine Route · Val di Fiemme and Val di Cembra
Path of Peace 33: From Paneveggio to Rifugio Passo alle Selle
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
18.8 km
7:40 h
1,693 m
663 m
This stage is very long, though it can be broken up, with significant altitude changes. However, the reward is immense: it is one of the most beautiful parts of the entire Path of Peace. You’ll have the chance to admire many of the most famous Dolomite mountain groups, one after another, including the Pale di San Martino.
APT Val di Fiemme
Black Wall with Gelttalferner
Alpine Route · Rieserferner Group
Black Wall 3105m over the Gelt Valley
Toprecommended route Difficulty I+, <30°, PD- difficult
20.8 km
9:00 h
1,800 m
1,800 m
Short high tour to a three-thousand metre peak in the western Rieserferner group.
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Ascent via the approx. 45° steep north flank
Alpine Route · Ortler Group
Monte Zebru (3,735 m) - A (still) classic in the Ortler Alps
Toprecommended route Difficulty III, 45°, AD- difficult
9.1 km
8:00 h
931 m
930 m
Via the normal route to the lowest summit of the famous Ortler-Zebru-Königsspitze triumvirate.
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Shortly before the Hintereisjoch
Alpine Route · Naturpark Ötztal
Weißkugel from the Hochjoch hospice over the Hintereisferner
Toprecommended route Difficulty II, 35° difficult
24.9 km
12:00 h
1,750 m
1,750 m
Long and lonely high tour to the third highest mountain in Austria.
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Looking back on the descent.
Alpine Route · Adamello-Presanella Alps
Presanella
Toprecommended route Difficulty 35°, PD difficult
12 km
9:00 h
1,315 m
1,315 m
A tour to the highest mountain in Trentino that is demanding in terms of fitness but not too technically difficult.
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Alpine Route · Adamello Brenta Nature Park
Path of Peace 4: From Rifugio Carè Alto to Rifugio Trivena
Alpine Route · Aosta Valley
Tete de Valpelline normal route from Rifugio Aosta
Alpine Route · Val di Fiemme and Val di Cembra
Path of Peace 33: From Paneveggio to Rifugio Passo alle Selle
Alpine Route · Rieserferner Group
Black Wall 3105m over the Gelt Valley
Alpine Route · Ortler Group
Monte Zebru (3,735 m) - A (still) classic in the Ortler Alps
Alpine Route · Naturpark Ötztal
Weißkugel from the Hochjoch hospice over the Hintereisferner
Alpine Route · Adamello-Presanella Alps
Presanella
Alpine Route · Brenner
Weißwand 3016 m above Magdeburger Hütte, South Tyrol-Brenner (2)
Alpine Route
Schneespitze 3173 m via Magdeburger Hütte, South Tyrol Brenner (1)
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Monte Carè Alto crossing (east ridge - north ridge) by Martin
July 09, 2024 · alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Route done on July 09, 2024
Photo: Martin Mandler, Alpenverein Innsbruck
Photo: Martin Mandler, Alpenverein Innsbruck
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Presanella north-east ridge by Martin
July 07, 2024 · alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Route done on July 06, 2024
Aufstieg zur Bocca d'Amola
Photo: Martin Mandler, Alpenverein Innsbruck
Von der Bocca zurück fotografiert
Photo: Martin Mandler, Alpenverein Innsbruck
In der 2. Seillänge
Photo: Martin Mandler, Alpenverein Innsbruck
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Adamello traversata Gletscherquerung by Leo
February 07, 2024 · Community
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Route done on September 09, 2023
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