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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Ermanno

July 12, 2021

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beautiful, quite tiring but spectacular views and very friendly refugees

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Maurizio Ferrando

April 10, 2023

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easy walk from the Stella Alpina refuge to Branca, in a spectacular valley

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Best Hikes to Cesare Branca Hut

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1. Sentiero Glaciologico Alto – loop trail in the Stelvio National Park

8.19km

03:16

460m

480m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Glaciological Ring of Val Cedéc – loop in Stelvio National Park

12.9km

04:29

650m

640m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Forni Glacier Trail to Rifugio Cesare Branca (via Route 524)

5.95km

02:21

330m

Glacial trail with Tibetan bridges over rushing torrents beneath Italy's dramatic Forni glacier.

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Elevation 2,460 m

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Saturday 24 January

-6°C

-12°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Valfurva, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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Cesare Branca Hut

1. Sentiero Glaciologico Alto – loop trail in the Stelvio National Park

2. Glaciological Ring of Val Cedéc – loop in Stelvio National Park

3. Forni Glacier Trail to Rifugio Cesare Branca (via Route 524)

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