Ortler Alps
The Ortler Alps, located in northern Italy, are a stunning mountain range that offer breathtaking views and a variety of photography opportunities. With peaks reaching over 3,900 meters, the Ortler Alps are a popular destination for hikers, skiers, and photographers alike. The range is home to several picturesque locations, including the Stelvio Pass, which is one of the highest mountain passes in Europe and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Other popular photography locations in the Ortler Alps include the Val di Funes, which is known for its beautiful meadows and traditional Alpine architecture, and the Passo dello Stelvio, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
The Stelvio Pass (Italian: Passo dello Stelvio; German: Stilfser Joch), located in Italy, at 2757 m (9045 feet) is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, and the second highest in the Alps, slightly below the Col de l'Iseran (2770 m, 9088 feet). The pass is located in the Ortler Alps in Italy between Stilfs ("Stelvio" in Italian) in South Tyrol and Bormio in the province of Sondrio. It is some 75 km (47 mi) from Bolzano and just 200 m from the Swiss border. The Umbrail Pass runs northwards from the Stelvio's western ramp. The "Three languages peak" (Dreisprachenspitze) above the pass is so named because this is where the Italian, German and Romansh languages meet. The road connects the Valtellina with the upper Adige valley (the Vinschgau) and Meran. Adjacent to the pass road there is a large summer skiing area. Important mountains nearby include Ortler, Thurwieserspitze, Trafoier Eiswand, de:Monte Scorluzzo, Piz Umbrail, and Piz Cotschen/Rötlspitz/Punta Rosa.
Stelvio Pass / Passo dello Stelvio / Stilfser Joch
Just minutes before reaching Rif.Casati (3254m) storm closes down on Ortler Alps, as cold front passes over. There was thunder, snow and hail, and...
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