Lombardy · Hiking

Strada del Gaggio e del Gargaù

0.6 mi
one way
372 ft
climb
2,902 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Strada del Gaggio e del Gargaù is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 2,700 ft and 2,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 370 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Civiglio, about 0.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Uccellera, Poggio Mirigètt and Monte Tre Croci. Cascata dei Bottini and Cascata del Pizzallo are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Montorfano is within about 6 miles. There are 33 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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