S.Matteo - Rif. Branca - Forni
Photo: Denis Faustinelli, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 4,671 ft
- climb
- 11,938 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
S.Matteo - Rif. Branca - Forni is an out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.1 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Nationalpark Stilfser Joch. It runs between about 8,540 ft and 11,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,840 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Santa Caterina Valfurva, about 4.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta San Matteo, Monte Mantello and Monte Giumella. For camping, Val Di Sole is within about 6 miles. There are 13 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
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