Motta Secca-Olcera
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 4,317 ft
- climb
- 5,473 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Motta Secca-Olcera is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 4,150 ft and 5,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,030 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is San Giacomo Filippo, about 1.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Motta Secca, Motto di Bondeno and Motto del Piano. Cascata della Valle di Olcera and Cascata Via Spluga are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Acquafraggia and Campodolcino Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 38 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 Motta Secca-Olcera for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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