The North-East Ridge of Cima Presanella (3558 m) is one of the most beautiful and technical routes to reach the summit, featuring mixed climbing on rock and snow with exposed sections. This itinerary is suitable for experienced mountaineers looking for an exhilarating ascent in a high-altitude alpine environment.

  • Presanella
  • 2 days
  • Medium difficulty
  • Presence of nearby refreshment point
  • Maximum number of participants
  • Suitable for adults only

Cima Presanella Climb

The climb of Cima Presanella via the North-East Ridge is a remarkable alpine adventure, ideal for climbers seeking a technical and scenic ascent in a wild and spectacular environment, with stunning views of the Adamello Group and the Central Alps.

Day 01
The starting point of the route can be from two refuges reachable from two valleys:
Rifugio Stavel "Francesco Denza" (2298 m), accessible from Val Stavel, above Vermiglio - Pontedilegno side.
Rifugio Segantini (2373 m), accessible from Val Nambrone - Madonna di Campiglio side.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Day 02
The route begins with a climb over moraines and snowfields to the base of the North-East Ridge.
The ascent follows the ridge, alternating solid rock climbing (Grade III) with sections of snow and ice.
After several aerial and exposed passages, the route leads to the summit of Cima Presanella (3558 m).
The view from the cross of the summit is breathtaking!

Technical data
Difficulty: AD
Elevation gain and loss: about 1800 meters (Denza hut) - 1550 meters (Segantini hut)
Descent: by Normal route
Duration: 2 days

Mountain guide price for Presanella North-East Ridge climb

€ 580 - 1 person
€ 720 - 2 persons

The price not includes:

Overnight stay, dinner and breakfast (1 nigth).

Where to meet your mountain guide

  • Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at,
    Pontedilegno side:
    Forte Pozzi Alti
    38029 Vermiglio - TN
    or
    Madonna di Campiglio side:
    Malga Vallina d'Amola Parking
    38086 Giustino - TN
  • Meeting time to be agreed

What to bring

  • Crampons
  • Mountaineering ax
  • Climbing helmet
  • Climbing harness
  • Descender
  • Carabiners
  • Mountain boots
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Technical apparel
  • Change of clothing
  • Backpack

What you need to know

  • Equipment Remember to bring the minimum required equipment for the activity. If you do not own the equipment let us know, we will provide it for you, if available or for hire.
  • Reservation The reservation for this experience is individual, with a dedicated mountain guide. It may be reserved for a number of participants no greater than the maximum number allowed.
  • Excursion price The price shown is for the excursion with the dedicated mountain guide and possible transfer using the guide's private vehicle. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
  • Safety The mountain guide may cancel or suspend the excursion or change the itinerary if minimum safety conditions are not guaranteed. Please view the terms.
  • Rigid terms of cancellation The terms of cancellation and change for this experience are rigid. Please view the terms.

How to reserve your mountain guide

To reserve a IFMGA-UIAGM Certified Mountain Guides for the climb of Cima Presanella via the North-East Ridge, 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 Cima Presanella climb.
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.

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