• Mountains

Vittorio Sella glacier trail

Dedicated to Vittorio Sella, unrivalled pioneer of mountain photography, who photographed these mountains from the end of the 29th century, this route is a comfortable opportunity for scientific observation. The route is intended for all hikers, and provides moments to reflect on recent climate changes and numerous cross-disciplinary aspects directly linked to the changes in the glacial masses. The route winds in a ring along the bottom of the Valle Ventina above the Gerli-Porro and Ventina Refuge Huts. The route on the way up follows the easier walk, which keeps to the right-hand bank of the torrent. On the way down, it follows the valley bottom on the opposite side. AS you walk along the route, you can observe the morains deposited in the historic era of the Ventina Glacier in the periods of its maximum growth and read the explanatory signposts along the way. As you move upwards, you will obviously see how you gradually move from the oldest to the more recent morains. These glaciological signs positioned by the observers will enable you to understand the changes in the glacier. You are strongly advised not to walk on the glacier without being accompanied by an Alpine guide or without adequate training or equipment.

Gradient: 180mt

walk time: 2.30 h

How to reach to Alpe Ventina

On the same topic

Experiencing the Mountains on Winter

Valtellina's skiing areas are the ideal destination for winter sports
  • Mountains
Vacation ideas in Valtellina during winter

Ice climbing in Lombardy

Climbing ice falls is an exciting adventure that confronts man and nature.
  • Mountains
Ice climbing

A Valtellina summer

Trekking, mountain biking, relaxing at the spa, this and much more in Valtellina in summer.
  • Mountains
Tips to enjoy the best of the Valtellina in the Summer months

A day in Chiareggio

A gem in Valmalenco
  • Mountains
A day in Chiareggio

Walking with an Alpine Guide

  • Mountains
Walking with an Alpine guide

Picnic areas

  • Mountains
Picnic areas

Adventures in Val Seriana

It starts in snowmobile to discover the Val Seriana.
  • Mountains
Discovering Val Seriana through chair lifts and snowmobiles

Carona

Located in the heart of the Orobie, it has always been considered the pearl of the Upper Brembana Valley.
  • Mountains
Carona

Imagna Valley among woods, spirituality, and villages

Tra sentieri e mulattiere accompagnati dal dolce fruscio delle foglie
  • Mountains
Imagna Valley among woods, spirituality, and villages

Sports activities and relaxation in Bormio and Santa Caterina—skiing, excursions and hot springs

Bormio and Santa Cristina are the preferred winter holiday spots for holidaymakers looking for a state of complete bliss, immersed in the dazzling white Alps. Find out more.
  • Mountains
Sports activities and relaxation in Bormio and Santa Caterina—skiing, excursions and hot springs

Piani d'Erna from Above

A paradise above Lecco, the ideal place to get closer to the mountains in all seasons.
  • Mountains
Piani d’Erna: dall’alto è un altro spettacolo

Valle Brembana, a complete mountain experience

Nature, culture and gourmet delicacies. Valle Brembana is a valley that knows how to entice tourists wanting a holiday that is both sporting and relaxing
  • Mountains
Valle Brembana, montagne tutte da vivere

Valle del Caldenno

Postalesio
  • Mountains
Valle del Caldenno

Reaching New Heights in Lombardy

Suggestions for high altitude excursions.
  • Mountains
Toccare il cielo con un dito: le cime più alte della Lombardia

Six ski resorts in the province of Brescia

  • Mountains
Six ski resorts in the province of Brescia

In Valtellina with the family

Snow, fun and fairy-tale scenery in the highest mountains of the Lombardy Alps
  • Mountains
Valtellina in famiglia

Tonale Pass

  • Mountains
Passo del Tonale

Vittorio Sella glacier trail

A trail dedicated to Vittorio Sella, the unsurpassed pioneer of mountain photography, who portrayed those mountains starting from the end of the 19th century
  • Mountains
Vittorio Sella glacier trail

The ski resort of Ponte di Legno

  • Mountains
The ski resort of Ponte di Legno

Stelvio Pass

The summer paradise for skiers.
  • Mountains
Stelvio Pass