Lombardy · Hiking

Sentiero per Val Sterla

1.0 mi
one way
9,367 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Hard
difficulty

Sentiero per Val Sterla is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 7,490 ft and 9,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Madesimo, about 2.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo di Emet, Pizzo di Sterla and La Forbice. Torrente Valle Groppera is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campodolcino Camping is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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