Pizzo Stella - Cresta Sud
Photo: Capricorn4049, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,592 ft
- climb
- 10,117 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pizzo Stella - Cresta Sud is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 9,080 ft and 10,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 280 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. The nearest town is Prosto, about 3.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Stella, Lo Stellino and Spalla dello Stella. For camping, Camping Acquafraggia and Campodolcino Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 18 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 Stella - Cresta Sud for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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