The ascent of Punta Thurwieser along the Normal route begins at Quinto Alpini Refuge (2877m), accessible from Valfurva. From the hut, the route follows the Zebrù Glacier, climbing snowy and icy slopes up to the steep snow couloir. Climbed the couloir the ascent continues along the Northeast ridge, involving mixed climbing (snow, ice, and rock) before reaching the summit.

If the snow couloir is not in good conditions, the itinerary continues on the glacier up to the Ortles Pass, from here take the obvious ridge of the Coni di Ghiaccio arriving at the Thurweiser Pass from where climbers take the final ridge up to the summit of Thurwieserspitze.

From the summit, the views are breathtaking: you can admire Gran Zebrù, Monte Ortles, Monte Cevedale, and the entire Ortles-Cevedale range. A fascinating and less frequented ascent, perfect for those looking for a technical climb in a wild and spectacular alpine setting!

Technical data
Difficulty: AD, with mixed climbing and exposed sections
Exposure: East, Northeast
Elevation gain and loss: about 2000 meters
Descent: by Normal route
Duration: 2 days
Stay: Quinto Alpini Refuge

Mountain guide price for the climb of Punta Thurwieser

€ 550 - 1 person
€ 750 - 2 persons

The price not includes:

Overnight stay, dinner and breakfast (1 nigth).

To reserve a IFMGA-UIAGM Certified Mountain Guides for climbing Punta Thurwieser along the Normal route, 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 Thurwieser Spitze 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.