RifugioCarlo Emilio Lago del Forato
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,103 ft
- climb
- 7,971 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
RifugioCarlo Emilio Lago del Forato is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 7,040 ft and 7,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,480 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 3.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo del Torto, Motto dell` Asino and Pizzo Camoscie. Cascata Valle del Truzzo is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campodolcino Camping is within about 6 miles. There are 28 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 RifugioCarlo Emilio Lago del Forato for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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