Monte Cevedale

Monte Cevedale (Zufallspitze in German) in the Rhaetian Alps, is the third highest peak of the Ortles-Cevedale Group after Mt Ortles and Monte Zebrù. Entirely situated in the Stelvio National Park, Monte Cevedale is located in two different Italian regions: Trentino-Alto Adige and Lombardy.

This mountain massif can be reached via the Val di Pejo, the Val Cedec and the Alta Val Martello and counts three peaks: the main peak and two foresummits north east of the main peak. Monte Cevedale is the highest mountaineering peak of the Ortles-Cevedale group. In case of good weather you can reach the peak with mountaineering skis. Even if moderate, the climbs should be tackled with caution as they run along the glaciers.

During World War 1 (1915-1918) the border between Italy and Austria lay north of the Cevedale. The remains of the former military station can be seen when the snow is melting.

The alpinists Julius von Payer, J. Pinggera and J. Reinstadler were the first ones to ascend Monte Cevedale in 1865.