Lombardy · Hiking

Direttissima

1.2 mi
one way
1,379 ft
climb
6,114 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Direttissima is a 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 4,880 ft and 6,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,380 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 natural ground. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Colle Balisio, about 2.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Torrione Palma, Torrione Clerici and Ago Teresita. 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 40 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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