Monte del Drogo - Foppaccia
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,302 ft
- climb
- 3,694 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Monte del Drogo - Foppaccia is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 3,090 ft and 3,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 890 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Verceia, about 1.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Bassetta, Monte Brusada and Cima di Provinaccio. Cascata del Poncio is within about 3 miles. For camping, El Ranchero and Campeggio Poncione are within about 6 miles. There are 21 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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