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Ortler - Hintergrat und Meranerweg

Sulden am Ortler - Solda al Ortles

Sulden

Trentino-Alto Adige

Überschreitung (AD/IV)

Alpine Climbing Difficult

Distance
14 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
2.3 km
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
3.9 km
Gradient
30˚
Ortler - Hintergrat und Meranerweg Map

This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 14 km, 1600 vertical metres of ascent and 2333 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons, glacier kit and wires and friends to complete it safely.

Description

Tourenbericht und Routeninfo: https://www.suedtirolalpin.com/post/ortler-ueberschreitung

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Difficulty

Difficult

The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit
  • Wires and Friends