Gole dello Scerscen
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,599 ft
- climb
- 6,133 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gole dello Scerscen is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 5,490 ft and 6,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 540 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. The nearest town is Lanzada, about 2.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Roggione, Monte delle Forbici and Monte Motta/ Sasso Alto. There are 30 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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