La direttissima
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,004 ft
- climb
- 2,948 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La direttissima is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco regionale Campo dei Fiori. It runs between about 1,990 ft and 2,950 ft above sea level, with roughly 980 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of Rasa. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Chiusarella, Sgarbaz and Munt dul Bagiò. Cascata Valvassera and Cascate di Valganna are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campin Trelago and La Famiglia 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at La direttissima for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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