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Alpine routes in Italy

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The best way to experience and explore the Italian mountains is to embark on an Alta Via Trekking. We have collected a selection of the best itineraries in the Italian mountains, the most famous and unforgettable Alta Via Trekkings, explore Italy from top to bottom! On the map page, you will find the complete list of itineraries.
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The 10 Most Beautiful alpine routes in Italy

Auf bequemer Forststrasse durch das Rotbachtal , vorbei an Almen und Hütten.
Alpine Route · Zillertal Alps
Schwarzenstein - Über die höchstgelegenen Hütte im Ahrntal auf den gleichnamigen Gipfel.
Toprecommended route Difficulty II-, <30°, PD moderate
2
17.4 km
10:00 h
1,900 m
1,900 m
Eine klassische Hochtour zu einem bekannten Zillertaler 3000er.
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Liskamm-Überschreitung
Alpine Route · Monte Rosa
Over the Liskamm
PremiumPremium content Difficulty AD moderate Stage 3
4
10.6 km
7:00 h
1,061 m
1,245 m
The third day's stage of the well-known high-altitude tour "Spaghetti Round" leads over the impressive connecting ridge from the Liskamm West peak (4,479 m) to the Liskamm East peak (4,527 m).
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Blick vom Schwarzhorn zu Ludwigshöhe, Parrotspitze und Signalkuppe
Alpine Route · Mount Rosa Walser
Via Vincent pyramid, Schwarzhorn, Ludwigshöhe and Parrotspitze to the Signalkuppe
PremiumPremium content Difficulty PD moderate Stage 4
1
7.6 km
5:30 h
1,350 m
233 m
The fourth day's stage of the well-known high-altitude tour "Spaghetti-Runde" leads via Vincentpyramide (4,215 m), Schwarzhorn (4,321 m), Ludwigshöhe (4,341 m) and Parrotspitze (4,432 m) to Signalkuppe (4,554 m).
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Die langersehnte
Alpine Route · Bernina Group
Piz Bernina (4.049 m) mit Überschreitung der drei Palügipfel (3.900 m)
Toprecommended route Difficulty III, 45°, AD difficult
3
27.8 km
16:30 h
2,930 m
1,560 m
Klassische Überschreitung des höchsten Gipfels der Ostalpen.
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Vom Gipfel des Grauen Nöckls ist der weitere Verlauf der Route gut einsehbar - bearbeitet für Content Slider (Wolfgang Warmuth)
Alpine Route · Rieserferner Group
Hochgall (3.436 m) - Über den NW-Grat auf den höchsten Gipfel der Rieserfernergruppe
Toprecommended route Difficulty III-, 40°, AD- difficult
2
16.3 km
11:15 h
1,950 m
1,850 m
Anspruchssvolle Hochtour im Herzen der Rieserfernergruppe.
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Steiler Anstieg in die Marmolada Scharte.
Alpine Route · Dolomites
Marmolada (3.343 m) - Über den Westgrat auf die Königin der Dolomiten
Toprecommended route Difficulty II+, 45°, PD+ difficult
9
10.6 km
7:00 h
1,470 m
1,470 m
Überschreitung des höchsten Dolomitengipfels mit Aufstieg über den Klettersteig am Westgrat und Abstieg auf dem Normalweg über den Gletscher.
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Blick von der Cosmiques Hütte auf die NW Flanke des Mont Blanc du Tacul  mit Aufstiegsroute
Alpine Route · Mont Blanc massif
Mont Blanc (4.810 m) - Über die Cosmiquesroute zum höchsten Punkt der Alpen
Toprecommended route Difficulty 50°, AD- difficult
2
13.9 km
12:30 h
1,627 m
1,525 m
Von der Cosmiques-Hütte durch die steilen Flanken des Mont Blanc du Tacul und Eisfelder des Mont Maudit auf den Mont Blanc.
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Der Gipfel des Gr. Löfflers
Alpine Route · Zillertal Alps
Großer Löffler (3.378 m) Südanstieg vom Ahrntal aus
Toprecommended route Difficulty I+, 35°, PD difficult
1
17 km
11:00 h
1,930 m
1,930 m
Anspruchsvoller Anstieg vom Ahrntal auf einem bekannten Gipfel im Zillertaler Hauptkamm.
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Turnerkamp Südgrat
Alpine Route · Mühlwald
Turnerkamp Südgrat
Toprecommended route Difficulty V, 40°, PD+ difficult
2
18 km
10:00 h
1,655 m
1,656 m
Beeindruckende Gratkletterei auf einem liegenden Dinosaurier-Rücken auf der Grenze zwischen Süd- und Nordtirol.
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Sunrise on the Matterhorn
Alpine Route · Valais Alps
Dufourspitze (4,634 m) - To the highest mountain peak in Switzerland
Toprecommended route Difficulty III, 40°, AD- difficult
2
11.9 km
13:30 h
1,840 m
1,840 m
Great high-altitude route to the highest mountain peak in Switzerland
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Over the Liskamm

The third day's stage of the well-known high-altitude tour "Spaghetti Round" leads over the impressive connecting ridge from the Liskamm West peak (4,479 m) to the Liskamm East peak (4,527 m).

Via Vincent pyramid, Schwarzhorn, Ludwigshöhe and Parrotspitze to the Signalkuppe

The fourth day's stage of the well-known high-altitude tour "Spaghetti-Runde" leads via Vincentpyramide (4,215 m), Schwarzhorn (4,321 m), Ludwigshöhe (4,341 m) and Parrotspitze (4,432 m) to Signalkuppe (4,554 m).

Dufourspitze (4,634 m) - To the highest mountain peak in Switzerland

Great high-altitude route to the highest mountain peak in Switzerland

Spaghetti round

The Spaghetti Round is an impressive but quite demanding high-altitude traverse in the Valais, on which twelve 4,000-metre peaks are climbed.

Mont Blanc 4808m via Gouter Route (normal route)

In optimal conditions, a moderately difficult 2-day high-altitude route with night-time glacier and summit ridge ascent.

Matterhorn Crossing

Extremely demanding, two-day mountain traverse over the Liongrat and the Hörnligrat on the Matterhorn

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Basòdino - Crossing from Robièi into Val Toggia

Easy but long alpine tour to the highest mountain in the Ticino Alps (WS). The ascent and descent to the glaciated summit are characterised by extensive lake and river landscapes.

Turnerkamp - Normal Route

A long and challenging high-altitude tour to a lonely peak in the Zillertal Alps with a fantastic view.

From the Klein Matterhorn over the Breithorn

The first day's stage of the well-known high-altitude tour "Spaghetti Round" leads over the Breithorn (4,164 m).

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Mont Blanc - Ghiacciaio del Miage by Holger
January 13, 2023 · Community
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Mont Blanc 4808m via Gouter Route (normal route) by Eric
January 07, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? June 24, 2009
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Gran Paradiso - Normal route from Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele II by Eric
January 06, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? June 24, 2009
Photo: Eric Guinot, Community
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