Stelvio, summer skiing stopped on August 15th due to record heat

Stop to summer skiing in August on the Stelvio glacier, in Alta Valtellina. Sifas (Società Impianti Funiviari allo Stelvio), today, informed operators and tourists of the ski area of ​​a difficult but necessary decision given the temperatures recorded in recent days, with continuous heat waves even at high altitudes, the absence of night-time cooling and refreezing of the snow cover and the frequent storms which have further compromised the state of the glacier.

"These factors - we read in the note - do not allow us to guarantee the usual standards of quality and, above all, safety necessary for the practice of summer skiing". And therefore, as a consequence, starting today, Saturday 15 August, skiing activity on the Stelvio glacier is suspended until a later date. However, the cable car service to go up to the glacier remains active. "Our team - they highlighted from Sifas - will continue to constantly monitor the situation and conditions of the mountain in the hope of a drop in temperatures and an improvement in the state of the glacier. We will keep everyone promptly updated on any possible reopening. We thank you for your understanding and collaboration"