The ascent of Ortler along the West Ridge route, Via dei Meranesi (Meranerweg) begins at Tre Fontane (1605 m), Trafoi.From the starting point, the route follows the path until reaching the Borletti refuge (2188 m), where the climbers stay for the night.

From the refuge, the route continues up to the scree slopes leading to the West Ridge approach. The climb of the West Ridge is on mixed terrain with rock climbing sections (grade III) and exposed sections. The ridge alternates sections on snow and ice. The itinerary rejoins the Normal route in the last section, leading to the summit cross of the Ortles (3905 m).

The summit of Ortler via West Ridge can also be done from Solda, taking the Normal route of the Payer refuge.

The Ortler West Ridge ascent - Via dei Meranesi - is one of the most aesthetic and complete alpine routes to reach the Ortler. It offers a technical and thrilling adventure in an extraordinary environment, perfect for those seeking a challenge on one of the most iconic mountains in the Alps!

Technical data
Difficulty: AD-, with mixed climbing sections
Exposure: West
Elevation gain and loss: about 2300 meters
Descent: by ascent route or Normal route
Duration: 2 days

Mountain guide price for the Ortler ascent

€ 650 - 1 person
€ 1000 - 2 persons

To reserve a IFMGA-UIAGM Certified Mountain Guides for climbing Ortler West Ridge, Via dei Meranesi, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the Ortler ascent.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the mountaineering experience.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide or the mountaineering school, and all the contact information.