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 comfortable rooms and delicious traditional Valtellina cuisine. It houses numerous relics from the First World War.

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Starting point for various itineraries, the refuge itself is nothing special

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Roberto Pasolini

January 11, 2018

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The Forni Glacier Refuge in the heart of the Stelvio National Park and the Ortles-Cevedale Group is a destination for international tourism, both in spring for ski mountaineering and snowshoeing and in summer for trekking, mountaineering and the mountain bike.

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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. Sentiero Panoramico from Forni to Pizzini-Frattola

16.5km

06:28

1,000m

990m

Alpine trail linking mountain refuges with WWI ruins and views of Italy's largest glacier.

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3. 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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Elevation 2,160 m

Weather

Saturday 24 January

-8°C

-13°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Valfurva, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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

2. Sentiero Panoramico from Forni to Pizzini-Frattola

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

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