Ortler Alps

The Ortler Alps are separated from: • the Sesvenna Alps in the north by the Ofen Pass and the Val Müstair • the Livigno Alps in the southwest by the Passo di Fraéle and the Adda valley (Valtellina) • the Adamello-Presanella Alps in the south by the Tonale Pass • the Ötztal Alps in the north-east by the upper Adige valley (Vinschgau). The part west of the Gavia Pass is also called Sobretta-Gavia Group. The Ortler Alps are drained by the rivers Adda, Oglio, Adige and its tributary Noce. ==Peaks==

The main peaks of the Ortler Alps are: ==Mountain passes==

The main mountain passes of the Ortler Alps are: == History ==

in history near the Ortler's peak, 1917 The Ortler Alps were part of the Italian front during World War I. In this area, the Austro-Hungarians and the Italians dug in during a trench war fought at altitudes above 3,000 m (10,000 ft) for most of the war. Some trenches are still visible today, and war relics continue to be found in the area. ==References==