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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Roberto Pasolini

January 31, 2017

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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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April 7, 2024

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Beautiful panoramic view of the Alps!

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

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3. Forni Glacier – Cesare Branca Hut loop from Rifugio Ghiacciaio dei Forni

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Location: Valfurva, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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