Direttissima Vallone di Cola
An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy.
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,540 ft
- climb
- 2,500 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Direttissima Vallone di Cola is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio. It runs between about 1,390 ft and 2,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Terzigno, about 2.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cupola 1937, Cognoli di Levante and Vesuvio. haha is within about 3 miles. For camping, Eco Camping Vesuvio and Branditos 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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