Bivouac Battalion Monte Ortles and Cima Vallumbrina from the Rifugio Berni

DESCRIPTION
A very scenic excursion in the Stelvio National Park.
If you want to do a 3000 without great difficulty, this is your excursion. It starts from 2500 m and the path does not present particular difficulties except in some sections for two reasons: first the path is not well marked and second on the ridges - from the bivouac to the peaks - you must have a steady step and absence of vertigo. From the bivouac, but above all from the peaks, you can enjoy a beautiful 360 degree panorama. Furthermore, from Pizzo Vallumbrina there is a beautiful view of the Dosegù Glacier. The Monte Ortles Battalion Bivouac is accessible. Inside there are six beds, a stove and a table with benches. The only drawback, the cleanliness.

ITINERARY
From the Arnaldo Berni Refuge (2541 m) we take path 551. After passing the Gavia stream and the former Rifugio Gavia, first go up and then down to a plateau crossed by a stream. You begin to see the Dosegù Glacier, Punta San Matteo and some beautiful waterfalls. You return to climb until you reach small glacial lakes. Last effort and you arrive at the Bivouac Battalion Monte Ortles (3120 m). Now take an unnumbered path and along the ridges you arrive at Cima Vallumbrina (3220 m) and Pizzo Vallumbrina (3225 m).
You return to the starting point for the same route.

EXCURSION DATE
July 9, 2021

STARTING POINT
Rifugio Arnaldo Berni

REFRESHMENT POINT
Rifugio Arnaldo Berni

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
The path is not well marked and in the presence of snow it is very difficult to understand where the path is. We recommend downloading the GPS track.

SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. Therefore, before leaving, consult the competent tourist offices and / or the refuges of reference.
Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out at best with the conditions of the trails and weather of that day. So always consider what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have.
You should leave someone the route you intend to do told.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.

EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment for the route, weather conditions and season: windproof and / or rain jacket, map and / or GPS device, goggles, sunscreen, boots, first aid kit, specific clothing, gloves, backpack with food and drink.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 08 ORTLES - CEVEDALE / ORTLERGEBIET

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.valtellina.it/it/attivita/trekking/valfurva

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Bormio: SP29 go up to Valfurva, pass Santa Caterina Valfurva and continue towards Passo Gavia. The Arnaldo Berni Refuge is located 2.5 kilometers before the Gavia Pass on the right.

PARKING AREA
At the Rifugio Arnaldo Berni
GPS coordinates: 46.359866, 10.500514

Partenza dal Rifugio Berni

Salendo abbiamo incontrato alcuni stambecchi

Il torrente che scende dal Ghiaccio Dosegù forma delle belle cascate

Si continua a salire

Abbiamo superato i piccoli laghetti

Il Bivacco Battaglione Monte Ortles

Resti di fortificazioni lungo la cresta

Cima Vallumbrina

Vista dalla Cima Vallumbrina verso ovest

Si contina in cresta

Sguardo al Ghiacciaio Dosegù

Crocifisso e campanella nei pressi del bivacco

Sulla via del ritorno