Lombardy · Hiking

Direttissima al Legnone

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy.

1.3 mi
round trip
3,205 ft
climb
8,327 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Direttissima al Legnone is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi. It runs between about 5,560 ft and 8,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,990 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Piantedo, about 2.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima Scoggione, Monte Colombano and Monte Legnone. For camping, Camping Lido di Colico and Camping Lido di Colico are within about 6 miles. There are 21 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 Direttissima al Legnone for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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