Cresta Monte Tartaro-M. Altare
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 582 ft
- climb
- 7,049 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cresta Monte Tartaro-M. Altare is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise. It runs between about 6,880 ft and 7,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 310 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Civitella Alfedena, about 4.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include M. Tartaro Anticima NW, Monte Tartaro and Monte Altare. cascata Wojtyla is within about 3 miles. For camping, Wolf Camping and Camping Colle Ciglio are within about 6 miles. There are 23 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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