Pizzo Tresero

Pizzo Tresero is a 3,594 meter summit in the Ortler massif with steep glacier approaches and mixed snow and rock terrain on its final ridge. The standard climb crosses glaciated terrain and passes through secured sections where fixed ropes assist climbers through exposed pitches.

The mountain area served military purposes during World War I, with fortifications and equipment left behind that climbers occasionally encounter. These remnants document the use of high-altitude terrain as a front line over a century ago.

Climbers include this summit in a traditional high-altitude circuit that tests both snow and rock skills across numerous peaks. This multi-day traverse remains central to how experienced mountaineers in the region connect with the landscape and each other.

Climbing here demands glacier gear including crampons, ice axes, and ropes, suitable only for experienced mountaineers with proper training. Ascents typically depart from Rifugio Berni near Gavia Pass in early morning to make the most of daylight hours.

A crossing called Ponte dell'Amicizia cuts through the glacier zone with special securing methods and marks a notable transition point on the route. This distinctive passage is less known than the summit itself but every climber on this route experiences it firsthand.