Mount Adamello Mountain
Glaciated Alpine massif in Lombardy popular with climbers
Part of Lombardy's Adamello-Presanella group, Mount Adamello features extensive glaciers, long alpine routes and summer ski-tour options that draw experienced mountaineers.
Mount Adamello at a Glance#
About Mount Adamello#
Mount Adamello is a 3,539-meter mountain in the Adamello range of the Rhaetian Alps in northern Italy, located at 46.1554° N, 10.4966° E. The mountain is a principal peak of the Adamello group and is noted for extensive glaciation on its slopes.
Alpine routes and glacier travel are the main on-site attractions for mountaineers and ski tourers, with the summit at 3,539 meters. Glaciers on and around the massif are among the more substantial ice bodies in the Italian Alps.
The mountain is a product of the Alpine orogeny; it has been used for mountaineering and alpine activities for more than a century and saw military activity during World War I on high Alpine fronts. Over time the glaciers have fluctuated in size.
Mount Adamello straddles northern Italy in Lombardy (and near the border with Trentino); it lies within the broader Adamello massif in the Rhaetian Alps, south of local valley towns such as Ponte di Legno.
- Elevation: 3,539 m elevation
- Coordinates: 46.1554° N, 10.4966° E
How to Get to Mount Adamello#
Access from the Lombardy side via Val Camonica or Val di Sole; nearest towns with road access include Brescia and Trento. Mountain refuges and permitted routes are typically arranged through local alpine huts and guides.
Tips for Visiting Mount Adamello#
- Hire a mountain guide for glacier routes and check current conditions with the local alpine club.
- Plan summit attempts from established refuges and respect seasonal hut opening schedules.
- Bring crampons and ice-axes during shoulder seasons when mixed conditions occur.
Best Time to Visit Mount Adamello#
Summer is the principal climbing season; outside it, the mountain is for experienced parties only.
Weather & Climate near Mount Adamello#
Mount Adamello's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 4°C. Moderate rainfall (755 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -9° | -21° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 6.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -9° | -20° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 6.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -12° - -7° | -18° | 60 mm | overcast | 77% | 5.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -7° - -3° | -11° | 54 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 68 mm | overcast | 75% | 4.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 1° | -6° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -6° - -2° | -10° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 7.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
