Rifugio Julius Payer and Punta Tabaretta

DESCRIPTION
For those who love high altitude trekking.
The itinerary that leads first to the Rifugio Tabaretta, then to the Rifugio Julius Payer and finally to the Punta Tabaretta will not leave disappointed those who are passionate about excursions to destinations above 3,000 meters of altitude. For this tour, and especially if you stop at the Rifugio Payer, it is enough to have a little training in the legs and not suffer from vertigo. Arriving at Payer and Punta Tabaretta the view is guaranteed, especially on the nearby Ortles.

ITINERARY
From the parking lot, take path no. 4 and go up to the Rifugio Tabaretta (2556 m). Continue on 4 and passing through the Forcella dell’Orso (2870 m) you arrive at the Rifugio Julius Payer (3029 m). Here you go up to Punta Tabaretta following the normal path to Ortles. Arriving at the carving on the west ridge of Punta Tabaretta itself, go up to the left following traces on debris. Once you reach Punta Tabaretta (3128 m), you return along the same path to the Rifugio Payer and the Rifugio Tabaretta. Here you go downhill on 4 for a while and then take 4A to reach Langenstein Hütte. Now all that remains is to return to the starting point along path 3.

EXCURSION DATE
August 21, 2021

STARTING POINT
Solda, parking of the Orso chairlift

REFRESHMENT POINT
Rifugio Tabaretta (2556 m) and Rifugio Payer (3029 m)

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
For those wishing to save some energy, it is possible to take the Orso chairlift ski lift: there are about 500 meters less in altitude.

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.payerhuette.com/it

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Merano take the SS38 towards Passo di Resia. Once in Spondigna continue on the SS38 Strada del Passo dello Stelvio. In Località Gomagoi, turn left onto the SS622 until you reach Solda. Here follow the signs for the Orso chairlift.

PARKING AREA
At the Orso chairlift
GPS coordinates: 46.526008, 10.585902

Parcheggio Seggiovia Orso

Si sale verso il Rifugio Tabaretta

Targhe in memoria dei caduti della montagna

Volgiamo lo sguardo al percorso fatto

Arriviamo al Rifugio Tabaretta

Continuiamo verso la meta

Il lontananza il Rifugio Tabaretta

Tratto attrezzato

Siamo arrivati al Rifugio Payer

Sulla Punta Tabaretta

Il Rifugio Payer dalla Punta Tabaretta

L'Ortles dalla Punta Tabaretta

Si ritorna

Langenstein Hütte

Si ritorna nel bosco