Pizzo Mercantelli - Monte Scermendone
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 279 ft
- climb
- 6,912 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pizzo Mercantelli - Monte Scermendone is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 6,700 ft and 6,910 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Cataeggio, about 1.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Mercantelli, Monte Scermendone and Cima di Granda. For camping, Campeggio Sasso Remenno and Ground Jack are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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 Pizzo Mercantelli - Monte Scermendone for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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