Discesa Polveriera - Cave Val Ponci
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 552 ft
- climb
- 1,201 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Discesa Polveriera - Cave Val Ponci is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Liguria, Italy. It runs between about 740 ft and 1,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Magnone, about 1.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocca degli Uccelli, Castelletto and Rocca di Corno. For camping, Le Terrazze and Camping Terre Rosse are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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