Lombardy · Hiking

Cresta Ovest

0.4 mi
one way: 87 ft
climb: 4,158 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Cresta Ovest is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 3,620 ft and 4,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced 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 Valmadrera, about 1.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Moregallo, Ceppo della Bella Donna and Corno di Canzo Orientale. Cascata and Cascate di tufo are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Spiaggia and Campeggio 2 Laghi are within about 6 miles. There are 55 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 Cresta Ovest for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.