La Vertical
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,152 ft
- climb
- 3,528 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La Vertical is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 2,400 ft and 3,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 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. The nearest town is Vigano San Martino, about 1.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Pranzà, Pizzo Casgnola and Monte Gallo. For camping, Camping La Tartufaia is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Vertical for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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