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Cesare Branca Hut – Forni Glacier loop from Branca Hut

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Cesare Branca Hut – Forni Glacier loop from Branca Hut

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5.0

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Cesare Branca Hut – Forni Glacier loop from Branca Hut

07:47

11.0km

1,230m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

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 5.48 km for 16 m

After 6.86 km for 1.62 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Alpine Hut

1

41 m

Cesare Branca Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Cesare Branca Refuge is located in the heart of the Ortles-Cevedale group in a strategic position that makes it ideal for those who want to follow the itineraries in …

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2

179 m

Bridge Over the Forni Glacier Waterfalls

Highlight • Bridge

One of the Tibetan bridges that allow you to cross the streams originating from the Forni glacier.

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3

436 m

Forni Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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4

501 m

View of Rifugio Branca

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the lower glacial path you begin to see the outline of the Branca refuge

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5

2.03 km

View of the Forni Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.32 km

Palòn de la Mare (3703 m)

Highlight • Summit

Great alpine tour mountain in a famous ice world! The mountain is the fifth highest point in the Ortler Alps and can only be climbed with glacier equipment and appropriate …

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7.09 km

Ghiacciaio del Palon de la Mare

Glacier

B

11.0 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

4.80 km

411 m

224 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

456 m

224 m

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Highest point (3,630 m)

Lowest point (2,430 m)

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Friday 9 October

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-4°C

92 %

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