Lombardy · Hiking

Ferrata Sentiero della Porta Francesco

1.2 mi
one way
1,034 ft
climb
7,681 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Ferrata Sentiero della Porta Francesco is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche. It runs between about 6,060 ft and 7,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,030 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 Colere, about 1.4 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Visolo, Presolana Orientale and Corna delle Quattro Matte. For camping, Camping International Patrice and Alpen Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 23 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

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