{"id":8262,"date":"2021-04-01T16:10:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T14:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albergoadele.it\/excursion-to-the-rims-peaks-circular-route\/"},"modified":"2021-04-01T16:57:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T14:57:25","slug":"excursion-to-the-rims-peaks-circular-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albergoadele.it\/en\/excursion-to-the-rims-peaks-circular-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursion to the Rims peaks – circular route"},"content":{"rendered":"

The circular route excursion to the Rims Peaks (Punte di Rims)<\/strong>, that starts from the IV Cantoniera of Stelvio, is a very satisfying excursion.<\/span><\/span> <\/b>For a large part of the excursion, the track runs along the border ridge between Italy and Switzerland,<\/strong> surrounded by an incredible lunar-like space.<\/span><\/span> The main<\/span> protagonist of this route is … <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Excursion to the Rims Peaks \u2013 circular route<\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/div>
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Total length of excursion: <\/b><\/span><\/span>9890 meters<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Total uphill difference in height: <\/b><\/span><\/span>610 meters<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Approximate total time needed for the excursion: <\/b><\/span><\/span>5 hours<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b><\/span><\/span> hard (8 out of 10) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended<\/b><\/span><\/span> season: <\/b><\/span><\/span>from the first days of July to the end of Sept. (check the altitude of snow before your trip) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Suitable for rainy days?<\/b><\/span><\/span> <\/b>no<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

General characteristics of the natural environment<\/b><\/span><\/span>: <\/b><\/span><\/span>High mountain panoramic trail <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Presence of water\\fountains on the excursion: <\/b><\/span><\/span>Yes (only in the last part of the excursion)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Trip on the <\/b><\/span><\/span>borders<\/b><\/span><\/span> of the Stelvio National Park: <\/b><\/span><\/span>yes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Benches on the route:<\/b><\/span><\/span> no<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Picnic areas on the route:<\/b><\/span><\/span> no<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Alpine shelters, bars or restaurants along the route: <\/b><\/span><\/span>no<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Circular route: <\/b><\/span><\/span>yes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Back and forth route: <\/b><\/span><\/span>no<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pushchair accessible: <\/b><\/span><\/span>no<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Excursion starting point:<\/b><\/span><\/span> <\/u> IV Cantoniera of Stelvio – Umbrail pass<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Geographic coordinates of the starting point:<\/b><\/span><\/span> 46\u00b032\u201923.47\u201d N \u2013 10\u00b025\u201958.94\u201d E —- UTM: 32T 609879 – 5155029<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Altitude of the starting point: <\/b><\/span><\/span>2490 meters asl <\/span><\/span>Maximum <\/b><\/span><\/span>height<\/b><\/span><\/span> reached on the excursion: <\/b><\/span><\/span>3033 meters asl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Description of the excursion to the Rims peaks – circular route<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>
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The circular route excursion to the Rims Peaks (Punte di Rims), that starts from the IV Cantoniera of Stelvio, is a very satisfying excursion. <\/strong>For a large part of the excursion, the track runs along the border ridge between Italy and Switzerland, surrounded by an incredible lunar-like space. The main<\/strong> protagonist of this route is the infinitely high mountain landscape<\/strong>, with a 360\u00b0 view of the mountain groups of Ortles, Cima Piazzi, Bernina, Adamello and, to the north, the mountains of Switzerland, Austria and Germany.<\/p>\n

Also of undeniable panoramic and historic value during this excursion are the beautiful view of Lake Rims and the ruins of the first world war, a living testimony to the foolishness of the war.<\/p>\n

From the car park in front of the IV Cantoniera of Stelvio<\/strong> you go up along the asphalt road in the direction of Switzerland and Umbrail pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Crossing the border between Italy and Switzerland, take the uphill track that you will meet on your left immediately after the Swiss houses<\/strong>. The trail goes up clearly along the east ridge of the Rims peak.<\/strong> At the end of the grassy section, the route continues along the easy screes of the Northeast face<\/strong> and, after a short passage equipped with metal cables<\/strong>, you will arrive in proximity of the Piz Umbrail. <\/strong><\/p>\n

From here the trail runs along the large peak ridge, with a series of ups and downs, until the Peak of Rims.<\/strong> This last peak is marked by a wooden cross<\/strong>. In the area there are a few information signs made for the 100th<\/sup> anniversary of the White War.<\/p>\n

Along the majestic and panoramic ridge that connects the Piz Umbrail and the peak of Rims, the route presents some short passages equipped with metal cables<\/strong>. The last delicate passage of this trail presents you with a downhill tract with a helpful white rope. Along the equipped passages, although they are not difficult, it’s necessary to pay careful attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the peak of Rims the track continues downhill in the direction of \u201cCasermone\u201d<\/strong> (old barrack) and the \u201cBocchetta di Forcola\u201d.<\/strong> This part of the route walks along the ruins of the old mule track built by the Italian soldiers during the war. In this area a lot of meaningful fortifications from the first world war are present.<\/p>\n

After reaching the \u201cBocchetta di Forcola\u201d (little mountain pass), cross it in a southerly direction (towards the Stelvio road) and follow the easy and almost flat trail 145<\/strong>, which takes you back in the direction of the Umbrail pass and the starting point.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Along the route it’s possible to see steinboks, marmots, white partridges, the royal eagle and the bearded vulture. <\/strong>The alpine flora is also precious with the presence of significant species like: gentians, buttercups, rhododendrons, soldanellas and achilleas (Taneda in our dialect).<\/p>\n

Cultural points along the route: <\/strong>The sites of the white war at the Umbrail Pass, peaks of Rims and Bocchetta di Forcola.<\/p>\n

At the end of the excursion, we suggest you visit the interesting Museum \u201cCarlo Donegani\u201d at Stelvio Pass<\/a> and take a short break at the military memorial monument near the small church of Saint Ranieri near the III\u00b0 Cantoniera of Stelvio.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your walk!<\/p>\n

Stefano<\/a> and all of the Albergo Adele<\/a> staff<\/p>\n

Text translated by Stefano Bedogn\u00e8 and Paul Faller (teacher at MyEnglish Lodi<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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