Cima Fontana
An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Grisons, Switzerland.
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 563 ft
- climb
- 9,974 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cima Fontana is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Grisons, Switzerland. It runs between about 9,550 ft and 9,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is San Carlo, about 3.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima OSA, Pizzo di Varuna and Motta Rossa. For camping, Camping Boomerang and Camping Cavresc are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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