Approach
From Val di Genova reach the Rifugio Città di Trento al Mandrone.
It is also possible to start the climb from Rifugio ai Caduti dell’Adamello alla Lobbia.
This is the North-East Normal Route from Trentino. Very crowded.
See RED COLOUR on the overview map.
From Rifugio Collini on the Val di Genova, with a steep trail we can reach Rifugio Città di Trento
Route Description
From the Rifugio Città di Trento traverse till the Mandrone glacier and go on till Pian di Neve doing a big curve in the South-West direction arriving to the final pyramid that we can climb across North-East or South ridge.
(Route also possible by skimountaineering; in this case it is also possible start the trip from Passo del Tonale, Presena Glacier skiresort).
Essential Gear
Crampons, ice axe, rope.
Final part of the route (common to other routes) on Pian di Neve glacier
At the end of the climb, from 3100 m a.s.l. about to the top, the route is common to the route that comes from Rifugio Lobbia and to that coming from Val Salarno. The Pian di Neve is an unicum in the Italian Alps. Be careful to hide crevasses!!!
Miscellaneous Info
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