Monte Sissone

Difficult
4.1 km
4:00 h
900 mhd
55 mhd
Ghiacciaio forno
Forno Hütte

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Monte Sissone
The ascent to the summit is a magnificent glacier route. The panorama is excellent all along the way, especially the view of Monte Disgrazia on the last stretch.
Technique /6
Fitness 5/6
Highest Point  3330 m
Lowest Point  2641 m
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Start
Forno Hut
Destination
Monte Sissone
Coordinates
46.325899, 9.709039

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Description

The upper part of the Forno Glacier is completed by a mountain range of beautiful rock faces and glacier tongues. This barrier separates the northern side from the southern Val Màsino side. Starting on the left, the square mass of the Cima di Castello can be seen, border to the Albigna Valley. The ridge continues to the east and forms the peaks of Punta Rasica and Torroni Occidentale, Centrale and Orientale, the latter characterized by a pointed tower called Ago del Torrone, or Ago di Cleopatra. To the east, Monte Sissone closes the valley, not an overwhelming peak, but an important geographical point from which the valley slopes descend into Valmalenco, Val Màsino and Bergell.

Geheimtipp

Since it is a classic and busy route of the Albigna Basin, there is usually a marked track along the entire route
. Nevertheless, sufficient knowledge of mountaineering technology is required as far as roped walking on a glacier is concerned; otherwise, it is better to entrust yourself to a leader

Ausrüstung

WS / Since it is a classic and busy route of the Albigna Basin, there is usually a marked track throughout the route
. Nevertheless, sufficient knowledge of mountaineering technology is required as far as roped walking on a glacier is concerned; otherwise, it is better to entrust yourself to a leader. Essential: rope, pimples, crampons. You leave the hut early in the morning with advantage.

Directions

In summer, it is best to use the marked route towards Passo Vazzeda as an access to Monte Sissone: With the help of 400 meters of steel chains, you walk diagonally on grass and rock bands along the western flank of Monte Rosso towards the southeast. The path is occasionally exposed, but well secured everywhere and offers magnificent views of the Vadrec del Forno. You finally reach a green shoulder (turnoff to Monte Rosso, about 2840m).

This is followed by a short descent towards the glacier at the foot of the Cima di Rosso – here you leave the markings on the left, cross the ice and climb southwestwards to P. 2961. Now turn southeast (beware of crevices parallel to the direction of travel!) and reach the Passo Sissone (3146m) without technical difficulties. Along the north ridge you climb over firn and boulders to the summit (3328m).

Attention: The ascent to P. 2961 is only recommended as long as there is still snow. In late summer, unpleasant plates make it difficult to progress.

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