Vincent Pyramid – Città di Mantova Hut loop from Piramide Vincent

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Vincent Pyramid – Città di Mantova Hut loop from Piramide Vincent

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Vincent Pyramid – Città di Mantova Hut loop from Piramide Vincent

08:14

8.67km

860m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 834 m for 5.62 km

Waypoints

Start point

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59 m

Indren Glacier

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Itinerary for the classic Punta Giordani, also used for the descent from the Cresta del Soldato. The glacier is very crevassed, especially later in the season, also pay attention to frequent rockfalls from the Vincent pyramid.

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1.74 km

Ghiacciaio di Bors

Glacier

2.29 km

Punta Vittoria

Peak

3.70 km

Punta Giordani (4,046 m)

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Punta Giordani, m. 4,046 a.s.l. it is a shoulder of the Vincent Pyramid.
It is a climb that can be easily done in one day from both Punta Indren and …

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4.30 km

Vincent Pyramid

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Starting from the Gnifetti hut, a beautiful ascent on the Lys glacier, arriving at the panoramic summit of Piramide Vincent.
There are no particular technical difficulties, but given the altitude …

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4.38 km

View From the Summit of Piramide Vincent

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The Vincent pyramid is an excellent peak to approach the peaks of the Rosa group, despite being an easy hike, especially done in a day, it offers a spectacular panorama and interesting linking possibilities.

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4.97 km

Lys Glacier

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The lower part of the glacier leading to the Gnifetti hut is generally the least crevassed part of the glacier, although it often presents bare ice later in the season.

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5.43 km

Vincent Pyramid Serac

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before turning towards the slope to the Vincent you pass in front of the homonymous serac, fantastic!

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6.39 km

Garstelet glacier

Glacier

7.06 km

Città di Mantova Hut

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The Rifugio Città di Mantova, at 3,498 m, is located on the Monte Rosa glacier and is a starting point for ascents to the surrounding peaks. Open in spring and …

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7.67 km

Indren Glacier

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The Indren Glacier is the first one you come across immediately after leaving the Indren cable car, on the slopes of Piramide Vincent and below Punta Giordani. To reach the …

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8.67 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

295 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

1.71 km

466 m