Mangart, 2678 m, is a mountain on the border between Italy and Slovenia. There are many routes to the summit, from both countries. Within this post, I describe the normal route from Mangart saddle (2055 m).
Visiting The Place Where Otzi Iceman Was Found
I climbed to the place where Otzi Iceman was found. This is about the oldest intact human body ever found, thousands of years older than the great pyramids in Egypt. Read more in the text.
Stelvio Pass – One of the Greatest Roads in the World
Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio, 2757 m) is one of the greatest passes in the world. It is located in the northwest part of Italian Alps, and it is the second-highest in the Alps (after Col de l’Iseran, 2770 m). In this post, I give some important information about access roads and mountain climbing in […]
Bivacco Battaglione Ortles – a Place for Meditation and Reflection
Bivacco Battaglione Ortles (the full name sometimes seen on the Internet is Bivacco Battaglione Skiatori Ortles, or Bivacco Battaglione Monte Ortles), is at 3122 m above the sea level. This is a truly unique place in the Alps because of its history and position where it has been built.
Gavia Pass – One Of The Gretest In The Alps
Gavia Pass (Passo di Gavia, 2652 m) is one of greatest road passes in the Alps. According to Wikipedia this is the 10th highest paved Alpine road. One of those roads, Stelvio pass, I have described in an another post within this site.