Gran Zebru

The Gran Zebrù (3,857 m) is the second highest peak of the Ortles-Cevedale group. This mountain massif is situated exactly between South Tyrol and the province of Sondrio. Its peak is located about 4 km south of the Ortles, the main peak of the mountain range stretching along the ridge from Monte Cristallo (3,434 m) to Monte Cevedale (3,769 m).

Alike the other peaks of the Ortles-Cevedale group, the summit of Gran Zebrù is composed of Main Dolomite, a highly erosion-resistant rock.

Especially climbers and hikers will enjoy the fantastic view. The true highlight of the different hiking paths with various difficulty levels is the unique landscape and the stunning view you can admire in this area. Please be cautious especially while walking along the paths leading partially over glaciers and make sure to be sufficiently equipped for alpine tours.

Like most of the peaks of the Rhaetian Alps, the Gran Zebrù was first explored in the 19th century too. On 3rd August 1864, Francis Fox Tuckett, the Buxton brothers and the two mountain guides Michel and Franz Biener started the first secured ascent to the summit ever.