Sentiero dell'Alpe di Prosto
An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy.
- 1.9 mi
- round trip
- 3,914 ft
- climb
- 6,944 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentiero dell'Alpe di Prosto is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 4,290 ft and 6,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,290 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is San Giacomo Filippo, about 2.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Camoscera, Pizzo Camoscie and Piz Papalin. Cascata Valle del Truzzo and Cascata Via Spluga are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campodolcino Camping and Camping Acquafraggia are within about 6 miles. There are 40 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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