Ortler-Cevedale Glacier Ski Touring Traverse

Arrive in Bormio / Worms im Veltlintal on your own (private transfer available on request) and check into your hotel. Located in the Lombardy region of the Alps in northern Italy, Bormio is a popular winter sports resort. It was the site of the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1985 and 2005, annually hosts the Alpine Ski World Cup, and will be one of the Olympic venues when Italy hosts the Winter Games in 2026. For centuries, Bormio has been a tourist hot spot, with guests flocking to its thermal hot springs since the time of the Romans. It is the perfect place to soak away the stress of travel in preparation for your trip!

In the evening, meet your English-speaking UIAGM/IFMGA Ski Guide for a trip briefing and orientation, and collect your safety and glacier equipment (available on request).

In the morning, take a short private transfer.
Today’s ski tour will take you to the summit of Monte Dei Forni (3,243m / 10,637').
We’ll follow an easy mule track that lead to flatter grounds and on to a wooden hut. We’ll enter the Cedec Valley and ascend along the ridge, reaching the highest point of today (3,054m / 10,020’), our first ascent accomplished! Admire the breathtaking scenery and get ready for the exciting descent in powder. The slopes below the iconic Grand Zebrù / Koenig Spitze (3,857m / 12,650') offer fun skiing all the way back to the hut.

Today’s ski tour unfolds on the southern slopes of the Gran Zebrù Gran Zebrù (3,857m / 12,650’), to the Cima Delle Pale Rosse (3,419m / 11,214'), a peak set just in front of the South face of the majestic. This is a relatively easy excursion, offering fascinating views of Val Zebrù, with its hidden corners and idyllic scenery. 

Today we will cross from Alta Valtellina (Lombardy) into Val Martello (Alto Adige). There are several options today, both with spectacular views over Val Cedec and Val di Solda. Your guide will suggest the most suitable route according to weather forecast and suitability.
In the morning we'll skin up and traverse into Val Martello, with the option of summiting Cima Solda (3,376m / 11,073'). The remarkable descent in powder snow will not disappoint! A final 200-meter (656') ascent will take you to your rifugio (2,610m / 8,560') for tonight.

Today is probably the highlight of our trip and the highest summit. Monte Cevedale (3,769m / 12,362') is the third highest peak in the range, and is often skiable from the summit – depending on conditions. The goal for today is to pick the best side to ski from, involving a traverse from the Cevedale summit to the Zufallspitze, just a couple hundred meters away. The view from the top is one of the most beautiful wonders of nature that anyone could wish for!
The summit of Monte Cevedale is not only one the most regarded peaks in the Stelvio National Park, but it also bears witness to the numerous artillery positions of WW., though many more are scattered in several locations across the adjacent valleys.
Descend to your rifugio and relish the sense of accomplishment! Tomorrow is another day, but today has been amazing.

Palon De La Mare (3,703m/ 12,145') offers another classic ski tour, an unmissable excursion when visiting the Forni area.  On this route the snow settles quickly, but after a new snowfall it provides some of the best snow and exciting descents!
The last stretch to the summit will be on flat grounds and before we know it, we'll have reached the last summit of our adventure. We'll descend to our starting place and drive to Bormio for an evening of relaxation and a farewell dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast and departure on your own (private transfer available on request).