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Ortler Ski Tour: Branca Hut to Pizzini Hut (Branca to Pizzini Hut. )
Backcountry Skiing Route
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4.87 mi
3,119 ft
Day 6: An easier day to link two huts with a N facing descent
In bad weather the 2 huts can easily be linked by descending from the Branca, then a steady ascent up the main valley leading N to the Pizzini Hut. Our route described takes a more challenging route, with 2 optional summits.
Take the wide open valley heading NE from the Branca Hut. This finishes with a steep climb up to the Cevedale / Pasquale Col at 3430m.
From here either of the 2 summits can be climbed, usually by cramponning. The lovely descent to the Pizzini Hut lies the other side and is down the Cede Glacier, heading N, then NW, then W down to the hut Written by Jon Morgan
In bad weather the 2 huts can easily be linked by descending from the Branca, then a steady ascent up the main valley leading N to the Pizzini Hut. Our route described takes a more challenging route, with 2 optional summits.
Take the wide open valley heading NE from the Branca Hut. This finishes with a steep climb up to the Cevedale / Pasquale Col at 3430m.
From here either of the 2 summits can be climbed, usually by cramponning. The lovely descent to the Pizzini Hut lies the other side and is down the Cede Glacier, heading N, then NW, then W down to the hut Written by Jon Morgan
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