I like to describe the circular route of \u201cFortini del Pian di Pec\u201d as the excursion of abandon. This term has at least two meanings, one practical and one emotional.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Total length of excursion: <\/strong>7500 meters I like to describe the circular route of \u201cFortini del Pian di Pec\u201d as the excursion of abandon. This term has at least two meanings, one practical and one emotional. The practical meaning is due to the poor maintenance and appreciation given, until the present day, to the wonderful mule track that starting from the hairpin of fortini, just a few hundred meters above the \u201cI\u00b0 Cantoniera dello Stelvio\u201d, goes up with a regular slope along the mountain ridge. The emotional motivation is instead due to the teaching that this path can offer: the abandonment of the hectic pace of life and the wonder of the unexpected.<\/p>\n From the car park of \u201cI \u00b0 Cantoniera\u201d, take the state road for about 50 meters towards Passo Stelvio. Left behind the ruin of the road-worker’s house, there is a grassy clearing on the right.<\/p>\n At the end of the meadow, near a road sign, the path goes uphill into the mountain pine forest. This initial stretch, once called “scurtirol de la prima” (shortcut of the I\u00b0 Cantoniera), quickly leads to the hairpin bend of the forts (n \u00b029) where the mule track to the forts of the “pian di pec” begins.<\/p>\n Surrounded by a dense mountain pine forest, the historic military road climbs with a regular slope along the ridge of the “Pian di Pec”. The whole climb is accompanied by the majestic presence of the walls of Pedenolo and Monte Radisca.<\/p>\n These imposing and apparently inviolable rocky crags, interspersed with spectacular grassy ledges (field of flowers), offer hikers the rare opportunity to observe a mountain from this unusual angle. Along the way, the initial sense of oppression gradually becomes lighter until it gives way to new emotions such as amazement and wonder.<\/p>\n Having reached the first ruins dating back to the White War (most evidently a concrete structure perched on a rocky spur), the mule track has a short slightly downhill section. \u00a0A few dozen meters further on, after having crossed a small rocky strip perpendicular to the path, the track turns decisively to the left. A short and steep climb leads in a few minutes to the ruins of the military forts.<\/p>\n The incredible meadow area you have just reached, occupied during the First World War by Alpine artillery guns to protect the \u201cFilon del Mot\u201d and \u201cRese Alte di Scorluzzo\u201d lines, offers a spectacular view of the mountains of the upper Braulio valley. Towards the west, your gaze will be captured by the Cancano lakes, Monte Scale and the Cime di Plator. The view over the Valdidentro, the Val Viola and the icy white walls of the Bernina peaks in the background is also precious.<\/p>\n Leaving the area once occupied by the forts, take path 505 in the direction of the “tre baracche”. The initially flat path heads west towards Valdidentro.<\/p>\n From here on, the route is always well marked and evident, however, near a rocky strip, there is the most technically difficult point of the entire route. A section of about 50 meters with a steep descent on compact gravel. After that short section, the path continues downhill. In a few minutes you can reach one of the most beautiful panoramic balconies of the whole Valtellina with a spectacular view of the Bormio basin.<\/p>\n From there on, the route continues downhill, with some particularly steep sections, up to the \u201ctre baracche\u201d locality.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Along the way it is possible to spot chamois, ibex, eagles and bearded vultures. Of particular value is the rich alpine flora with rhododendrons, edelweiss, chrysanthemums, willows, dwarf willows and much more.<\/p>\n Enjoy your walk!<\/p>\n The departure and arrival points of this excursion are different. From the “tre baracche” it is possible to close the ring by following the Stelvio road uphill for about 1500 meters. Alternatively,\u00a0 I suggest leaving the car in the \u201c3 baracche\u201d parking area and taking the bus uphill to the hairpin bend of the Fortini. (check in advance the timetable and services of the Bus line).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Cultural points along the route:<\/strong> The sites of the White War<\/p>\n<\/div>
\nTotal uphill difference in height: <\/strong>510 meters
\nApproximate total time needed for the excursion: <\/strong>4 hours
\nDifficulty:<\/strong> hard (7 out of 10)
\nRecommended<\/strong> season: <\/strong>from the end of June to the middle of October
\nSuitable for rainy days? <\/strong>no
\nGeneral characteristics of the natural environment: <\/strong>historic and panoramic high mountain trail
\nPresence of water\\fountains on the excursion: <\/strong>no
\nTrip on the <\/strong>borders<\/strong> of the Stelvio National Park: <\/strong>yes
\nBenches on the route:<\/strong>no
\nPicnic areas on the route:<\/strong> no
\nAlpine shelters, bars or restaurants along the route: <\/strong>no
\nCircular route: <\/strong>not completely (the starting and finishing point of this excursion are not the same)<\/strong>
\nBack and forth route: <\/strong>yes (if taking the back and forth route from the \u201cFortini\u201d, difficulty medium 5 of 10)
\nPushchair accessible: <\/strong>no
\nExcursion starting point: <\/strong>Car park of\u00a0 I\u00b0 Cantoniera dello Stelvio<\/a>
\nGeographic coordinates of the starting point:<\/strong> 46\u00b030\u201934.39\u201d N \u2013 10\u00b022\u201922.94\u201d E\u00a0 —-\u00a0\u00a0 UTM:\u00a0 32T 605337\u00a0 –\u00a0 5151581
\nAltitude of the starting point: <\/strong>1720 meters asl\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maximum <\/strong>height<\/strong> reached on the excursion: <\/strong>2250\u00a0 meters asl
\nAttention: the starting and finishing point of this excursion are not the same.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Description of the excursion<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>
Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Description of the excursion<\/h2>\n
Notes <\/strong><\/h3>\n