Punta San Matteo Mountain
High Alpine peak in Lombardy, popular with climbers
Climbers and ski tourers head to Punta San Matteo in Lombardy for high‑alpine routes, glacial ridges and steep approaches; the peak forms part of the Ortles‑Cevedale group and requires mountaineering experience and glacier equipment.
Punta San Matteo at a Glance#
Address: Punta San Matteo (Ortles-Cevedale range), Lombardy, Italy
About Punta San Matteo#
Punta San Matteo is a high alpine summit in the Ortler Alps within Lombardy, northern Italy, known as a mountaineering objective. The peak reaches 3,678 metres and lies among glaciers and high alpine ridges.
Routes to the summit start from high mountain passes and glacier approaches, and the mountain is frequented by climbers and ski mountaineers in appropriate seasons. Conditions on the ascent involve glacier travel and typical high-alpine hazards.
The peak sits in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, in the Ortler range; common access routes approach from valleys and mountain passes in the surrounding high-Alpine landscape.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 3,678 metres, making it one of the notable high peaks of the Ortler Alps in northern Italy.
How to Get to Punta San Matteo#
Approach routes start from valley trailheads in Valfurva or the Grosio-Bormio area. Road access via regional Lombardy roads; local guides and rifugios provide route and hut information.
Tips for Visiting Punta San Matteo#
- This is an alpine climb; check local alpine club conditions and glacier reports before attempting.
- Start from nearby mountain huts (rifugi) - bring crampons and ice axe for glacier travel and hire a certified mountain guide if inexperienced.
- Weather changes fast; plan for snow even in summer at high elevations.
Best Time to Visit Punta San Matteo#
High summer (July-August) provides the most stable conditions for climbing; always check local mountain forecasts and hut availability.
Weather & Climate near Punta San Matteo#
Punta San Matteo'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. Moderate rainfall (989 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -11° | -23° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -11° | -24° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 7.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -9° | -19° | 83 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -8° - -4° | -12° | 71 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 88 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | -2° - 3° | -3° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -4° - 0° | -7° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -7° - -3° | -12° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -12° - -7° | -18° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 7.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -9° | -21° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 8.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
