• 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

What to Do in Lombardy Mountains

Lombardy is a perfect destination for those who love mountain holidays in front of the beautiful scenery of the Alps.
  • Mountains
Cosa fare sulle montagne lombarde

Altopiano of Selvino and Aviatico

  • Mountains
Altopiano of Selvino and Aviatico

Val Trompia

La Val Trompia is a new and pleasant tourist destination, to be discovered!
  • Mountains
Trompia Valley

Six ski resorts in the province of Brescia

  • Mountains
Six ski resorts in the province of Brescia

Valgerola

Visit the Valgerola, the homeland of the famous Bitto, its refuges, the dams and the Pescegallo ski area.
  • Mountains
Valgerola

The Magical Bergamasque Winter

Enchanted villages, snow-covered slopes and silent trails. Experience the Bergamasque valleys in their most stunning season.
  • Mountains
(Ph: in-lombardia I Mille)

Campodolcino

An ideal destination for holidays, Campodolcino offers tourists an oasis of peace immersed in the beauty of the Alpine landscape.
  • Mountains
Campodolcino

Valle del Caldenno

Postalesio
  • Mountains
Valle del Caldenno

Adventures in Val Seriana

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

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

Mount St. George and Mount Ursa

A hike among fossil deposits, historic trenches and unspoiled greenery in the heart of Varese province
  • Mountains
Mount St. George and Mount Ursa

Pian delle Betulle

Beautiful mountain resort of Alta Valsassina, surrounded by the mountains of Lake Como.
  • Mountains
Pian delle Betulle

What to see in Lombardy mountains

What to visit in Lombardy: guide to the most important places and places.
  • Mountains
Cosa vedere sulle montagne lombarde - ph: inLombardia

Val Venina

Piateda
  • Mountains
Val Venina

By train in the snow

Guide to ski resorts where you can go skiing safely by train with Trenord deals
  • Mountains
Tips and deals for snow train rides in Lombardy

Weekend in Valtellina

An opportunity to discover a valley of spectacular landscapes and lots of good food.
  • Mountains
Weekend in Valtellina

5 things besides skiing that you can do in the mountains of Lombardy

  • Mountains
Valchiavenna - fat bike - Madesimo @inLombardia

WinterPark - Zenithlandia - Caspoggio

  • Mountains
WinterPark - Zenithlandia - Caspoggio

Valpredina

Visit the WWF nature reserve of Valpredina.
  • Mountains
Valpredina

Winter in Lombardy

  • Mountains
Sled dog, Bormio, Sondrio - @inLombardia