San Michele- Monte La Gallinola
An out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy.
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,709 ft
- climb
- 6,250 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
San Michele- Monte La Gallinola is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Matese. It runs between about 4,460 ft and 6,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,290 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Campitello Matese, about 1.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Crocetta, Colle del Monaco and Colle San Michele. Cascata del Fosso dell’Esule is within about 3 miles. For camping, Agriturismo Falode is within about 6 miles. There are 9 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at San Michele- Monte La Gallinola for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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