
Ortler
Overview
Elevation:
3,905m
/
12,811ft
Prominence:
1,953m
/
6,407ft
Mountain Range:
Ortler Alps
Continent:
Europe
Country:
Italy
First ascent:
1804
First ascent:
1931
Description
Ortler is the primary peak of the Ortler Range and is the highest point within the Southern Limestone Alps. It is the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps outside of the Bernina Range. All routes to the summit of Ortler are said to be challenging climbs.