Starting Point/Elevation: Maso Corto (Kurzras), parking area: 2,011 m
Level of Difficulty: challenging
Route: The tour is quite difficult due to the altitude differential, but the route from Rifugio Bellavista (Scöne-Aussichts-Hütte) to Palla Bianca is not particularly dangerous.
Ascent a)
from Maso Corto, directly onto Palla Bianca (rather difficult): first head west into Langgrubtal Valley then you’ll soon turn north to climb up behind Punta delle Frane (Steinschlagspitze) Peak, through a valley that is first narrow and later widens. From there, head northwest and cross Vedretta delle Frane (Steinschlagferner), over Quellenjoch, and onto Matscherferner Glacier. Further north, you’ll arrive at Hintereisjoch then climb Palla Bianca along its southern ridge. On skis, only the lower summit is accessible. Descent: along the route of the ascent or the Bellavista route. Those with more expertise can pass Quellenspitze Peak on the east, and go through Steinschlagjoch. Best time of year: April to mid-June.
Ascent b)
from Maso Corto to the Rifugio Bellavista hut: from the Bellavista hut, you first descend a short distance westward and then continue west, ascending on the east side of Teufelsegg over Teufelsjoch (3,181 m) then switching over to Hintereis Glacier. Continuing westward from there, you’ll reach Hintereisjoch then climb along the southern ridge towards the north to the lower summit of Palla Bianca. The climb to the main summit, which is 30 m higher, is very difficult.
Descent: along the route of ascent or along one of the direct ascents described.
Best time of year: From April to mid-June. This tour is suitable only for skiers with Alpine experience.
Altitude Differential: 1,728 m
Duration: 6 hours
More information on the tour can be found
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