Sobretta-Gavia Group

The Sobretta-Gavia Group (

• to the northeast by the
  Ortler Group and the Bormio–Gavia Pass–Ponte di Legno
  line
• by the Adamello-Presanella Alps to the southeast with the lower reaches of the Oglio Narcanello (upper Valcamonica) between Ponte di Legno and Edolo as the boundary
• to the south and west by the
  Bergamo Alps by the upper reaches of the Oglio (Edolo)–Passo dell'Aprica–Tresenda/Valtellina and the Veltlin of the Adda upstream to Tirano
• to the northwest by the Livigno Alps of the upper Veltlin to Bormio

Until the new AVE classification emerged in 1984 this group was counted as part of the Ortler Group according to the Moriggl classification (ME) of 1924. According to Italian custom it is counted as part of the Rhaetian Alps.

Important peaks

Huts and trails

• Albergo Bonetta, 2,610 m, 16 beds, private – ascent on the Monte Gavia, Corno dei Tre Signori (3,359 m)
• Rifugio Berni al Gavia, 2,545 m, 41 beds, CAI – Corno dei Tre Signori, Punta San Matteo (3,684 m), Pizzo Tresero (3.606 m)

References