Gran Via delle Orobie - Tappa 9
- 4.4 mi
- one way
- 3,898 ft
- climb
- 8,082 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Gran Via delle Orobie - Tappa 9 is a 4.4-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi. It runs between about 5,740 ft and 8,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,900 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Castello dell'Acqua, about 2.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pesciola, Punta Pesciola and La Motta. Cascata del Lupo is within about 3 miles. There are 13 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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