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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The Forni glacier is the largest glacier valley Italian, that is a glacier whose tongue is flowing in the main valley. The Forni glacier is located in the Ortles-Cevedale group in Alta Valtellina in the Lombardy area of the Stelvio National Park.

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Beautiful panoramic view of the Alps!

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1. Forni Glacier Trail through Stelvio National Park (via Routes 520 and 524)

8.66km

03:22

450m

470m

Alpine trail through Stelvio National Park featuring Italy's largest glacier and Tibetan-style suspension bridges.

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2. Sentiero Glaciologico Basso – loop in the Stelvio National Park

6.34km

02:33

340m

330m

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

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3. Forni Glacier – Cesare Branca Hut loop from Alpe di Tresero

6.64km

02:19

330m

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

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Elevation 2,450 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Valfurva, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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Forni Glacier

1. Forni Glacier Trail through Stelvio National Park (via Routes 520 and 524)

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3. Forni Glacier – Cesare Branca Hut loop from Alpe di Tresero

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