Monte Vioz Mountain
High Alpine peak at the Ortler-Cevedale group
Monte Vioz sits above the Valpelline and Valtellina valleys with glacier approaches and an alpine hut. Climbers and ski‑tourers use its routes for high‑altitude views of the Ortler and surrounding groups.
Monte Vioz at a Glance#
Address: Monte Vioz, Ortles-Cevedale Group, Lombardy, Italy
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (no formal admission)
How to Get to Monte Vioz#
From Bormio (approx. 20-30 km depending on starting valley) drive or take local bus toward Valfurva. Most walkers begin from the small hamlet of Peio or the Mantova bivouac trailhead; parking is available at the trailheads. The Rifugio Pizzini cable car (when operating) runs from the valley up toward the ski area-confirm seasonal timetables with the Bormio tourist office.
Tips for Visiting Monte Vioz#
- Start before sunrise from the Pedenolo or Mantova bivouacs to avoid afternoon storms and the return crush on the Rifugio Pizzini cableway.
- Acclimatize in Bormio or Valfurva; the last 300-400 m to the summit can involve glacier travel-bring crampons and an ice axe unless hiring a guide.
- The south route via the Mantova bivouac and Pedenolo is the most straightforward in summer; check the Rifugio Pizzini cable car status before planning a same-day ascent/descent.
Best Time to Visit Monte Vioz#
Best visited in summer for hiking and alpine hut access; shoulder seasons offer snow routes for experienced mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Monte Vioz#
Monte Vioz's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -16°C to 3°C. Abundant rainfall (1042 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -11° | -24° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -12° | -25° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -11° | -23° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 7.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -9° | -20° | 90 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -8° - -5° | -13° | 75 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -5° - -1° | -9° | 92 mm | overcast | 76% | 5.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -4° - 0° | -8° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -7° - -4° | -12° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -12° - -8° | -19° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 7.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -9° | -22° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 8.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
