Lombardy · Hiking

Passo d'Avero - Pizzo Somma Valle

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy.

Passo d'Avero - Pizzo Somma VallePhoto: Schölla Schwarz, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.6 mi
round trip
1,698 ft
climb
9,160 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Passo d'Avero - Pizzo Somma Valle is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 7,620 ft and 9,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,620 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Prosto, about 2.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Alto, Pizzo Sommavalle and Pizzo Perandone. Cascata della Valle di Olcera and Cascata del Cavrii are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Acquafraggia and Campodolcino Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 35 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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