Alta Via Günther Messner

The Günther Messner High Route is a high‑mountain trail dedicated to the Val di Funes mountaineer Günther Messner, brother of Reinhold Messner, who died in 1970 during an expedition on Nanga Parbat.

From Funes (road from Klausen/Chiusa), drive up towards the Passo delle Erbe – Würzjoch / Ju de Börz. The route begins at the Russis Cross / Russis Kreuz (1,715 m). From here, follow the waymarks of the “GM” Günther Messner High Route southeast across the Covelo / Kofelwiese meadow. Continue climbing to the Furtschellensattel Pass (2,114 m).

The trail then traverses the southern slopes of the Lavina Bianca / Weisslahnspitzen peak until it reaches the junction with trail no. 25. From this point, continue towards Tullen (2,653 m), which can also be climbed as an optional summit.

Staying on trail no. 25, rejoin the Günther Messner High Route and cross the long Odle di Eores ridge via easy fixed‑rope sections, eventually reaching the Forcella de Putia / Peitlerscharte (2,357 m). From here, follow the “GM” waymarks back to the starting point at the Russis Cross.

Trail numbers: GM–34A, trail no. 25, GM–34A.