Sentiero Merlàs
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,180 ft
- climb
- 5,809 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentiero Merlàs is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche. It runs between about 4,830 ft and 5,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Zambla Alta, about 2.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include il Cimetto, Pizzo Arera and Zucco degli Agnelli. For camping, Camping Arera is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Sentiero Merlàs for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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