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LATEST POSTS Do you have something you would like to share? A photo of a favorite spot in the Italian Alps, a description of a great experience you've had there? A product review for outdoor gear or clothing? Contact us and we will get back to you! READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO CERVINIA/ZERMATT. Summer access to Plateau Rosa from Cervinia, in Italy’s Valle d’Aosta region, can be purchased for 45.00 euros for a daily ticket.With this you get a chance to ride the Pininfarina designed (designers for Ferrari and Maserati) luxurious (complete with heated leather seats, not that you need them in the summer) Matterhorn Glacier Paradise to Europe’s highest mountain MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumptionCARABINER ARCHIVES
CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO More than the climbing itself, Caio’s real passion is spending his time as a chiodatura, (setting anchors), preparing the way for others to participate.Along with his book and cartoons, he has contributed a lot to the sport, setting over 500 routes (all self-funded) in the small town of Traversella, in Valchiusella in Piedmont. SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALY A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due to HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY APERITIVO -ELECTRONIC MUSIC CONCERT & PREVIEW OF A2410 a2410 project Think culture in the mountains is limited to the lower elevations? Think again. You can have your peak and culture too. Come to the rooftop of DF Sport Specialist Milan with the Ferrino sponsored geodesic tent and learn more about the a2410 project on the peak of the Grigna Settentrionale at Rifugio Brioschi. This summer,HOME | MONTANARI
LATEST POSTS Do you have something you would like to share? A photo of a favorite spot in the Italian Alps, a description of a great experience you've had there? A product review for outdoor gear or clothing? Contact us and we will get back to you! READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO CERVINIA/ZERMATT. Summer access to Plateau Rosa from Cervinia, in Italy’s Valle d’Aosta region, can be purchased for 45.00 euros for a daily ticket.With this you get a chance to ride the Pininfarina designed (designers for Ferrari and Maserati) luxurious (complete with heated leather seats, not that you need them in the summer) Matterhorn Glacier Paradise to Europe’s highest mountain MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumptionCARABINER ARCHIVES
CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO More than the climbing itself, Caio’s real passion is spending his time as a chiodatura, (setting anchors), preparing the way for others to participate.Along with his book and cartoons, he has contributed a lot to the sport, setting over 500 routes (all self-funded) in the small town of Traversella, in Valchiusella in Piedmont. SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALY A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due to HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY APERITIVO -ELECTRONIC MUSIC CONCERT & PREVIEW OF A2410 a2410 project Think culture in the mountains is limited to the lower elevations? Think again. You can have your peak and culture too. Come to the rooftop of DF Sport Specialist Milan with the Ferrino sponsored geodesic tent and learn more about the a2410 project on the peak of the Grigna Settentrionale at Rifugio Brioschi. This summer, ACTIVITIES | MONTANARI Recent Posts in Activities Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020 Post Lockdown – Summer Travel in the Italian Alps is Back! Ski Touring Scale of Difficulty in Italy NOVEMBER 2017 – Where to Start off the Ski Season in Italy Winter is Coming: Snow Forecast for Italian Alps 2016/2017ABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
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Italy’s Fall Season and the Prickly ChestnutOctober and November are chestnut season in Italy As of the time of this writing, it is verging on prime chestnut season in Italy. This means that you can combine hiking (or at least a walk in the The Prevalence of PolentaAlpine eats in Italy’s mountain shelters PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only.POST LOCKDOWN
GETTING AROUND. Public transport is back in action, with reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing. Masks are required. Allow extra time at train stations especially as you must often zigzag through buildings as work to keep people from getting too close. HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY Italy offers many scenic and enjoyable options for all levels of hikers. From high alpine environments to walks between villages or by lakes, rivers and seas, the trails in Italy provide spectacular viewsand experiences.
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To reach Val di Mello by car in the summer, you must park your car in the parking lot in San Martino ( 5 euro for the day) and take the navetta ( the shuttle) which is 2 euro per person (best to have exact change, there is a general reluctance in Italy to provide change for customers and cashiers are always asking for coins) In the off season you can follow the road up a bit higher and leave ITALIAN MOUNTAIN TERMS TRANSLATIONS Just what all Alpine Curious Researchers have been wanting: An Italian Mountain Terms Translations Page! If you are doing your own research on Italy and its mountain activities, and keep coming up with Italian language sites, here are some terms that you canCARABINER ARCHIVES
CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro CRAZY WIND AND WHITE OUT IN VAL FORMAZZA The Italian word for blizzard is bufera, it is a good word for the storm that day which carried more wind than snow, as i definitely wanted to buffer myself against the wind which was laughably strong, so much so that at points I had to anchor myself and with trekking poles planted firmly in the snow to keep from being knocked over.( added and less considered benefit of poles when walkingHOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
EVENTS ARCHIVE
The TROFEO MEZZALAMA , held in odd-numbered years, is part of La Grande Course of ski mountaineering races. This glacier marathon is a three-person team competition that necessitates super endurance, with more than 3000 meters of climbing and just over 37 km in distance, plus a knowledge of alpine conditions and the ability to ski down hilltoo.
READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only.FOOD & DRINK
The above image shows Polenta prep at one of Italy’s the Sagra del Polentone ( Polenta Festival) this one held every June in Roccaverono, Piemonte.. Humble origins. This tradition cornmeal dish comes from Piemontese farmers and montanari, mountain people, and is also called pane dei poveri ( bread of the poor) since it was the daily meal of those with less disposable income, but now even CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumptionHOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
EVENTS ARCHIVE
The TROFEO MEZZALAMA , held in odd-numbered years, is part of La Grande Course of ski mountaineering races. This glacier marathon is a three-person team competition that necessitates super endurance, with more than 3000 meters of climbing and just over 37 km in distance, plus a knowledge of alpine conditions and the ability to ski down hilltoo.
READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only.FOOD & DRINK
The above image shows Polenta prep at one of Italy’s the Sagra del Polentone ( Polenta Festival) this one held every June in Roccaverono, Piemonte.. Humble origins. This tradition cornmeal dish comes from Piemontese farmers and montanari, mountain people, and is also called pane dei poveri ( bread of the poor) since it was the daily meal of those with less disposable income, but now even CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumptionPLACES | MONTANARI
Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
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The above image shows Polenta prep at one of Italy’s the Sagra del Polentone ( Polenta Festival) this one held every June in Roccaverono, Piemonte.. Humble origins. This tradition cornmeal dish comes from Piemontese farmers and montanari, mountain people, and is also called pane dei poveri ( bread of the poor) since it was the daily meal of those with less disposable income, but now evenTRAILS ARCHIVES
Of course always, always, always consult the avalanche bulletins. The bolletini di valanghe, are issued by each region during the winter season. AINEVA provides links to the avalanche bulletins that the regions of Central and Northern Italy provide. Backcountry legal requirements. Italy requires you to bring an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe with you if you venture into the back country. ITALIAN MOUNTAIN TERMS TRANSLATIONS Just what all Alpine Curious Researchers have been wanting: An Italian Mountain Terms Translations Page! If you are doing your own research on Italy and its mountain activities, and keep coming up with Italian language sites, here are some terms that you canPOST LOCKDOWN
GETTING AROUND. Public transport is back in action, with reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing. Masks are required. Allow extra time at train stations especially as you must often zigzag through buildings as work to keep people from getting too close. HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY The translation of CAI’s ( Club Alpino Italiano) national rating system is below. CAI developed this hiking trail rating system used throughout Italy. As indicated, these ratings are relative and should take into consideration your experience and fitness level. If you are looking for winter options, read here to learn more about Italy’sski
A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due to CRAZY WIND AND WHITE OUT IN VAL FORMAZZA The Italian word for blizzard is bufera, it is a good word for the storm that day which carried more wind than snow, as i definitely wanted to buffer myself against the wind which was laughably strong, so much so that at points I had to anchor myself and with trekking poles planted firmly in the snow to keep from being knocked over.( added and less considered benefit of poles when walking SKI SEASON STARTS IN ITALY ALPS ITALY- Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte, Dolomites November openings of Italian ski resorts, find out where to ski and ride in November 2017.HOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
EVENTS ARCHIVE
The TROFEO MEZZALAMA , held in odd-numbered years, is part of La Grande Course of ski mountaineering races. This glacier marathon is a three-person team competition that necessitates super endurance, with more than 3000 meters of climbing and just over 37 km in distance, plus a knowledge of alpine conditions and the ability to ski down hilltoo.
SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only. CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due toHOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
EVENTS ARCHIVE
The TROFEO MEZZALAMA , held in odd-numbered years, is part of La Grande Course of ski mountaineering races. This glacier marathon is a three-person team competition that necessitates super endurance, with more than 3000 meters of climbing and just over 37 km in distance, plus a knowledge of alpine conditions and the ability to ski down hilltoo.
SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only. CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due toPLACES | MONTANARI
Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
FOOD & DRINK
The above image shows Polenta prep at one of Italy’s the Sagra del Polentone ( Polenta Festival) this one held every June in Roccaverono, Piemonte.. Humble origins. This tradition cornmeal dish comes from Piemontese farmers and montanari, mountain people, and is also called pane dei poveri ( bread of the poor) since it was the daily meal of those with less disposable income, but now evenTRAILS ARCHIVES
Of course always, always, always consult the avalanche bulletins. The bolletini di valanghe, are issued by each region during the winter season. AINEVA provides links to the avalanche bulletins that the regions of Central and Northern Italy provide. Backcountry legal requirements. Italy requires you to bring an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe with you if you venture into the back country.POST LOCKDOWN
GETTING AROUND. Public transport is back in action, with reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing. Masks are required. Allow extra time at train stations especially as you must often zigzag through buildings as work to keep people from getting too close. ITALIAN MOUNTAIN TERMS TRANSLATIONS Just what all Alpine Curious Researchers have been wanting: An Italian Mountain Terms Translations Page! If you are doing your own research on Italy and its mountain activities, and keep coming up with Italian language sites, here are some terms that you can HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY The translation of CAI’s ( Club Alpino Italiano) national rating system is below. CAI developed this hiking trail rating system used throughout Italy. As indicated, these ratings are relative and should take into consideration your experience and fitness level. If you are looking for winter options, read here to learn more about Italy’sski
SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALY The Italian ski touring scale provides only three difficulty levels, plus the addition of A for alpinist components ( but more on that later). Compared to other country’s more complex rating systems, Italy’s grading provides only a very general overview, inclusive ofthe
CRAZY WIND AND WHITE OUT IN VAL FORMAZZA The Italian word for blizzard is bufera, it is a good word for the storm that day which carried more wind than snow, as i definitely wanted to buffer myself against the wind which was laughably strong, so much so that at points I had to anchor myself and with trekking poles planted firmly in the snow to keep from being knocked over.( added and less considered benefit of poles when walking SKI SEASON STARTS IN ITALY ALPS ITALY- Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte, Dolomites November openings of Italian ski resorts, find out where to ski and ride in November 2017.HOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
EVENTS ARCHIVE
The TROFEO MEZZALAMA , held in odd-numbered years, is part of La Grande Course of ski mountaineering races. This glacier marathon is a three-person team competition that necessitates super endurance, with more than 3000 meters of climbing and just over 37 km in distance, plus a knowledge of alpine conditions and the ability to ski down hilltoo.
SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only. CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due toHOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
EVENTS ARCHIVE
The TROFEO MEZZALAMA , held in odd-numbered years, is part of La Grande Course of ski mountaineering races. This glacier marathon is a three-person team competition that necessitates super endurance, with more than 3000 meters of climbing and just over 37 km in distance, plus a knowledge of alpine conditions and the ability to ski down hilltoo.
SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots. PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only. CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due toPLACES | MONTANARI
Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
FOOD & DRINK
The above image shows Polenta prep at one of Italy’s the Sagra del Polentone ( Polenta Festival) this one held every June in Roccaverono, Piemonte.. Humble origins. This tradition cornmeal dish comes from Piemontese farmers and montanari, mountain people, and is also called pane dei poveri ( bread of the poor) since it was the daily meal of those with less disposable income, but now evenTRAILS ARCHIVES
Of course always, always, always consult the avalanche bulletins. The bolletini di valanghe, are issued by each region during the winter season. AINEVA provides links to the avalanche bulletins that the regions of Central and Northern Italy provide. Backcountry legal requirements. Italy requires you to bring an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe with you if you venture into the back country.POST LOCKDOWN
GETTING AROUND. Public transport is back in action, with reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing. Masks are required. Allow extra time at train stations especially as you must often zigzag through buildings as work to keep people from getting too close. ITALIAN MOUNTAIN TERMS TRANSLATIONS Just what all Alpine Curious Researchers have been wanting: An Italian Mountain Terms Translations Page! If you are doing your own research on Italy and its mountain activities, and keep coming up with Italian language sites, here are some terms that you can HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY The translation of CAI’s ( Club Alpino Italiano) national rating system is below. CAI developed this hiking trail rating system used throughout Italy. As indicated, these ratings are relative and should take into consideration your experience and fitness level. If you are looking for winter options, read here to learn more about Italy’sski
SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALY The Italian ski touring scale provides only three difficulty levels, plus the addition of A for alpinist components ( but more on that later). Compared to other country’s more complex rating systems, Italy’s grading provides only a very general overview, inclusive ofthe
CRAZY WIND AND WHITE OUT IN VAL FORMAZZA The Italian word for blizzard is bufera, it is a good word for the storm that day which carried more wind than snow, as i definitely wanted to buffer myself against the wind which was laughably strong, so much so that at points I had to anchor myself and with trekking poles planted firmly in the snow to keep from being knocked over.( added and less considered benefit of poles when walking SKI SEASON STARTS IN ITALY ALPS ITALY- Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte, Dolomites November openings of Italian ski resorts, find out where to ski and ride in November 2017.HOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel in READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots.FOOD & DRINK
Italy’s Fall Season and the Prickly ChestnutOctober and November are chestnut season in Italy As of the time of this writing, it is verging on prime chestnut season in Italy. This means that you can combine hiking (or at least a walk in the The Prevalence of PolentaAlpine eats in Italy’s mountain shelters SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due to SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALYHOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel in READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots.FOOD & DRINK
Italy’s Fall Season and the Prickly ChestnutOctober and November are chestnut season in Italy As of the time of this writing, it is verging on prime chestnut season in Italy. This means that you can combine hiking (or at least a walk in the The Prevalence of PolentaAlpine eats in Italy’s mountain shelters SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due to SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALYPLACES | MONTANARI
Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only.CULTURE | MONTANARI
Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumptionPOST LOCKDOWN
GETTING AROUND. Public transport is back in action, with reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing. Masks are required. Allow extra time at train stations especially as you must often zigzag through buildings as work to keep people from getting too close.TRAILS ARCHIVES
Of course always, always, always consult the avalanche bulletins. The bolletini di valanghe, are issued by each region during the winter season. AINEVA provides links to the avalanche bulletins that the regions of Central and Northern Italy provide. Backcountry legal requirements. Italy requires you to bring an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe with you if you venture into the back country. HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY The translation of CAI’s ( Club Alpino Italiano) national rating system is below. CAI developed this hiking trail rating system used throughout Italy. As indicated, these ratings are relative and should take into consideration your experience and fitness level. If you are looking for winter options, read here to learn more about Italy’sski
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It felt like this: But in reality it was this: A much milder wall with colored plastic rocks that looked like friendly Fisher Price toys. Still despite the friendly child-like colors, the Milan’s Rockspot indoor climbing gym’s wall felt more like the first image.HIKING & CLIMBING
To reach Val di Mello by car in the summer, you must park your car in the parking lot in San Martino ( 5 euro for the day) and take the navetta ( the shuttle) which is 2 euro per person (best to have exact change, there is a general reluctance in Italy to provide change for customers and cashiers are always asking for coins) In the off season you can follow the road up a bit higher and leave PARCO NAZIONALE VAL GRANDE ARCHIVES Free coffee and a Seven Dwarves tunnel on a rainy day in Parco Nazionale Val Grande. Taking the long and winding and very narrow road In seeking out new spots to explore, especially during mud season where upper elevations were still snowy but maybe too patchy for snowshoes, Parco Nazionale Val Grande seemed a good choice for a Milanday trip.
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Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel in READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots.FOOD & DRINK
Italy’s Fall Season and the Prickly ChestnutOctober and November are chestnut season in Italy As of the time of this writing, it is verging on prime chestnut season in Italy. This means that you can combine hiking (or at least a walk in the The Prevalence of PolentaAlpine eats in Italy’s mountain shelters SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due to SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALYHOME | MONTANARI
Cartoonist, Climber, Ski Mountaineer: Claudio “Caio” Getto. Courmayeur, Italy Makes List of Easy Hikes with Big Rewards. Understanding the Hiking Trail Rating System in Italy. Mountain Culture: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Italian Climbing Gear Company's Carabiner Wins the Nobel Prize of Design - Magnetic Bike Light and SkiBoots also Garner
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Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel in READER'S GALLERY- ITALIAN ALPS IMAGES Have a look at images shared by our readers from around the Alps in our Reader's Gallery. Contact Montanari to share your favorite shots.FOOD & DRINK
Italy’s Fall Season and the Prickly ChestnutOctober and November are chestnut season in Italy As of the time of this writing, it is verging on prime chestnut season in Italy. This means that you can combine hiking (or at least a walk in the The Prevalence of PolentaAlpine eats in Italy’s mountain shelters SUMMER SKIING ITALY- ALPS, BREUIL CERVINIA & PASSO STELVIO For summer skiing in Italy, snow junkies can head to Breuil-Cervinia. (the Italian side of the Matterhorn, or as the Italians call it, “Il Cervino”). The iconic peak offers summer season turns on Plateau Rosa on the Zermatt Side. Or head up the crazy road with 75 hairpin turns to reach the lifts of Passo Stelvio. Summer Skiing CerviniaZermatt.
CLIMBING, SKI MOUNTAINEERING, CARTOONS-CLAUDIO CAIO GETTO rock climbing, ski mountaineering, CARTOONS and a big fall. I was curious about Claudio Getto’s, or Caio as he is called, views on climbing and how he approaches creating his cartoons. His cartoons poke fun at climbers, calling out their quirks (of which Caio assured me there are many). We met on a sunny June morning In Chivasso, asmall town
MOUNTAIN CULTURE & HISTORY ITALY'S ALPINE SMUGGLERS HIKE Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumption HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY A SMALL WORLD IN PIANI D'ERNA The trails in Piani d'Erna above Lecco offer choices offer rifugi, views and vie ferrateLecco is located on the lower right corner of the the upside down Y shaped Lake Como. Rising aggressively over Lecco are the peaks of Monte Resegone ( in the local dialect, resegà means saw and named for its saw like appearance due to SKI TOURING SCALE OF DIFFICULTY IN ITALYPLACES | MONTANARI
Recent Places Posts Summer Turns in Italy – The Slopes are Open for 2020Summer Skiing in Italy UPDATED FOR 2020 SEASON: Now that Covid travel restrictions are past us (and hopefully no need for them to be reinstated). You can ski at Passo Stelvio, which opened to the Post Lockdown – Summer Travel inABOUT/CONTACT
In Italian, Montanari, refers to people from the mountains. Montanari - Italian Mountain Life, shares stories and activities about exploring life in and around the mountains of Italy. There is a vast amount of information online on the Italian mountains, including its history, culture and many spots to read about where to go with traildescriptions.
PRODUCTS/PRODUCT REVIEWS CLIMBING GEAR WINS DESIGN PRIZE WITH Fast- Safe - Easy Carabiner. Grivel, located at the base of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur Italy, received the Compasso d'Oro for it's Twin Gate carabiner. Considered the Nobel Prize of design awards, the Compasso d'Oro goes beyond awarding appearance only.CULTURE | MONTANARI
Mountain Culture & History: Italy's Alpine Smugglers. Spallone (plural spalloni), literally means big shoulders, (now you see the beauty if the idiomatic expression in the title). The term used to describe the contrabbandieri, the smugglers who worked Italy’s borders with Switzerland and Austria.The Alps form an effective and imposing border, but those with the knowledge and the gumptionPOST LOCKDOWN
GETTING AROUND. Public transport is back in action, with reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing. Masks are required. Allow extra time at train stations especially as you must often zigzag through buildings as work to keep people from getting too close.TRAILS ARCHIVES
Of course always, always, always consult the avalanche bulletins. The bolletini di valanghe, are issued by each region during the winter season. AINEVA provides links to the avalanche bulletins that the regions of Central and Northern Italy provide. Backcountry legal requirements. Italy requires you to bring an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe with you if you venture into the back country. HIKING TRAIL RATING ITALY The translation of CAI’s ( Club Alpino Italiano) national rating system is below. CAI developed this hiking trail rating system used throughout Italy. As indicated, these ratings are relative and should take into consideration your experience and fitness level. If you are looking for winter options, read here to learn more about Italy’sski
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It felt like this: But in reality it was this: A much milder wall with colored plastic rocks that looked like friendly Fisher Price toys. Still despite the friendly child-like colors, the Milan’s Rockspot indoor climbing gym’s wall felt more like the first image.HIKING & CLIMBING
To reach Val di Mello by car in the summer, you must park your car in the parking lot in San Martino ( 5 euro for the day) and take the navetta ( the shuttle) which is 2 euro per person (best to have exact change, there is a general reluctance in Italy to provide change for customers and cashiers are always asking for coins) In the off season you can follow the road up a bit higher and leave PARCO NAZIONALE VAL GRANDE ARCHIVES Free coffee and a Seven Dwarves tunnel on a rainy day in Parco Nazionale Val Grande. Taking the long and winding and very narrow road In seeking out new spots to explore, especially during mud season where upper elevations were still snowy but maybe too patchy for snowshoes, Parco Nazionale Val Grande seemed a good choice for a Milanday trip.
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