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Monte Vioz and Punta Linke

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Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
5:30
Durata in ore
Distance
11.5
Distance in km
A climb to one of the most important summits in the Ortles-Cevedale group and the chance to visit the Punta Linke museum, a trench gallery dating back to the First World War.
A demanding and challenging excursion in the heart of the Stelvio National Park.  Crossing the glacier from Monte Vioz (3.645m) you can reach Punta Linke (3.632m) one of the highest and most important Austrian-Hungarian positions during the Great War.
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Route info

Difficult
Distance
11.5 km
Activity time
5:30 h.
Uphill Elevation
1319 m
Downhill elevation
1319 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
3618 m
Lowest point
2299 m
Height difference
1319 m

Copyright

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Suggestions

From Monte Vioz the panorama is sensational: to the north the Palon de La Mare (3.703m) and the unmistakeable Cevedale (3.769m), to the west Punta San Matteo (3.678m), to the east the blue-green waters of the artificial Careser Dam, to the south the Val di Pejo and in the background the Brenta Dolomites and the Cima Presanella (3.556m).

Safety information

At the beginning of the season it is quite probable to find snow, for this reason take care when planning the tour and be well informed of the conditions. To take on this route in total safety entrust the professionalism of the Val di Sole Alpine Guides.

  • Choose a route which is suitable and in line with your preparation.
  • Leave information of your itinerary and approximate return time.
  • Pay attention to the signs and indications found on the way.
  • Do not hesitate to return if necessary.
  • In case of accident or emergency, call 118.

All the information given in this profile is subject to change or alteration and therefore not always absolutely valid. It is not possible to completely avoid inaccuracies due to the very rapid changes in weather or environmental conditions, which can verify themselves without warning. For this reason, we accept No responsibility for eventual changes, which may affect the person involved. We strongly advise that weather and/or environmental conditions be checked before departure.

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Directions

Departure point is Peio Fonti from where you take the cable-car Tarlenta to Rifugio Scoiattolo and then the chair lift to Rifugio Doss dei Gembri (2.380m).  From the rifugio follow SAT 105, a military road dating back to 1915/1918, which ascends until reaching the ridge of Monte Vioz. Continuing uphill (the road is not too steep) passing the Dente del Vioz a characteristic tower formed like a tooth and some sharp bends your arrive at Brick (3.206m), a stretych of road equipped with metal rope (pay great attention here). The last part is also a series of sharp bends and finally reaches Rifugio Vioz Mantova (3.535m).

From here following, the summit until reaching Monte Vioz (3.645m), where there is an extraordinary panorama of the Thirteen Peaks, of Adamello-Presanella and the Brenta Dolomites. After a short walk on the glacier, you reach Punta Linke (3.631m) and the interesting archaeological site of the Great War. Over the last decades, the ice and the snow have conserved the entire fort in its original state, allowing the creation of an exceptional open-air museum at high altitude.

Public transportation

By train to Trento (Verona-Brennero line) and from here, take the Trento-Malè-Mezzana (Val di Sole) local train to any station where buses are available for the latest timetable go to www.valdisole.net/EN/Public-Transportation.

How to get there

FROM BOLOGNA-VERONA AND FROM BRENNERO
Take the A22 motorway and exit at Trento Nord (if you are coming from the south) or S.Michele all’Adige (if you coming from the north). Proceed in direction Cles, Val di Non, Val di Sole, and Val di Peio. At Peio Fonte park in the space in front of the cable-car station and take the lift.

FROM BERGAMO-BRESCIA
Proceed along the SS42 (direction Passo Del Tonale) and from here follow the signs to Ossana and Val di Peio. Once arrived at Peio Fonti park in the space in front of the cable-car station and take the lift.

Where to park

Pejo Funivie (Pejo Fonti)
Recommended equipment:  Waterproof clothes, light but warm (the first layer of clothing in contact with the skin, should be made of polypropylene, a second layer should be of wool or felt (for insulation) and the third layer, waterproof windcheater raincoat in nylon or Gore-Tex and long trousers, heavy walking shoes, gloves, hat, achange of clothes, rucksack, suncream and sunglasses.
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