Cresta Est variante

Cresta Est variante is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco alto Garda bresciano. It runs between about 4,280 ft and 4,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,110 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gaino, about 1.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Corna del Sera, Monte Pizzocolo and Dosso le Prade. For camping, Camping Chiaro Di Luna and Toscolano are within about 6 miles. There are 29 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.