Ortles Haute Route - Raethia Trail 35 km

Outside of the event, you must follow the GPX track and the official hiking signs.

The route roughly follows this path:

Bormio → Pedemontana della Reit → Fantelle → Stelvio Pass → Forcola Mountain Hut → Bocchetta di Pedenolo → Cancano Lakes → Torri di Fraele → Premadio → Le Motte di Oga → Santa Lucia → Bormio.

For navigation, we strongly recommend using a GPS device or smartwatch with offline maps.

Essential items

trail running shoes with excellent traction;

a trail backpack or vest;

at least 1 liter of water;

a cell phone;

a waterproof or windproof jacket;

energy snacks;

a GPX track loaded onto a GPS device or smartwatch.

Recommended

trail running poles;

hat or buff;

lightweight gloves in case of low temperatures;

thermal blanket;

power bank;

basic first-aid kit.

If there is lingering snow or other special conditions, assess the most suitable gear before setting out.

Outside the race period, there are no trail markers or support services. It is therefore essential to follow the GPX track and the official hiking trail markers.

Before setting out, it is recommended that you check:

the latest weather conditions;

the presence of any remaining snow in the upper sections of the route at the start of the season;

whether the mountain huts are open;

any trail closures.

The route reaches elevations above 2,500 meters, where the weather can change rapidly and temperatures can be significantly lower than in the valley below.

Plan your water stops along the route.

Bring enough water to last between mountain huts.

Download the GPX track before setting out.

Be mindful of hikers on shared trails.

Follow the rules of the Stelvio National Park and do not litter.

In case of bad weather, do not attempt the climb to the Stelvio Pass.

To tackle it under the best conditions, we recommend setting out early in the morning, especially during the summer months.

Those who prefer to take the route at a more leisurely pace can split it into two days, spending the night at the Forcola Mountain Hut or at lodging facilities at the Stelvio Pass, turning the hike into a fastpacking adventure amid some of the most spectacular views in the Stelvio National Park.