Lombardy · Hiking

Traccia per Pizzo Scala

0.5 mi
round trip
654 ft
climb
7,826 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Traccia per Pizzo Scala is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi. It runs between about 7,510 ft and 7,830 ft above sea level, with roughly 420 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Foppolo, about 2.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima di Lemma orientale, Pizzo Scala and Monte Moro. There are 18 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 Traccia per Pizzo Scala for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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