Capanna Gnifetti Hut – Città di Mantova Hut loop from Piramide Vincent

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Capanna Gnifetti Hut – Città di Mantova Hut loop from Piramide Vincent

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Capanna Gnifetti Hut – Città di Mantova Hut loop from Piramide Vincent

06:09

7.05km

800m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 198 m for 4.28 km

After 4.98 km for 297 m

After 5.47 km for 251 m

Waypoints

Start point

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862 m

Ghiacciaio di Indren

Glacier

2.60 km

Vincent Pyramid

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Starting from the Gnifetti hut, a beautiful ascent on the Lys glacier, arriving at the panoramic summit of Piramide Vincent.
There are no particular technical difficulties, but given the altitude …

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2.68 km

View From the Summit of Piramide Vincent

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The Vincent pyramid is an excellent peak to approach the peaks of the Rosa group, despite being an easy hike, especially done in a day, it offers a spectacular panorama and interesting linking possibilities.

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3.27 km

Lys Glacier

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The lower part of the glacier leading to the Gnifetti hut is generally the least crevassed part of the glacier, although it often presents bare ice later in the season.

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3.74 km

Vincent Pyramid Serac

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before turning towards the slope to the Vincent you pass in front of the homonymous serac, fantastic!

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4.75 km

Capanna Gnifetti Hut

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Capanna Gnifetti is the base point par excellence for reaching Capanna Margherita. It is located at an altitude of 3,647 meters and is the perfect refuge to acclimatise in view …

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5.22 km

Gnifetti Hut Via Ferrata

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Particularly challenging climb, not suitable for beginners, maximum attention

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5.57 km

Città di Mantova Hut

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The Rifugio Città di Mantova, at 3,498 m, is located on the Monte Rosa glacier and is a starting point for ascents to the surrounding peaks. Open in spring and …

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6.18 km

Indren Glacier

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The Indren Glacier is the first one you come across immediately after leaving the Indren cable car, on the slopes of Piramide Vincent and below Punta Giordani. To reach the …

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7.05 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

3.17 km

Elevation