Lombardy · Hiking

Cresta Sinigaglia

Cresta SinigagliaPhoto: Kaitu, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.5 mi
one way
1,191 ft
climb
6,965 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Cresta Sinigaglia is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 4,480 ft and 6,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,190 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 gravel. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Ballabio, about 1.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Corno del Nibbio Settentrionale, Torrione della Grotta and Torrione Fiorelli. Cascata del Cenghen and Piccola cascata nella Grigna Meridionale are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Grigna and Camping Spiaggia are within about 6 miles. There are 43 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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