Traversata Sasso Nero
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 757 ft
- climb
- 9,547 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Traversata Sasso Nero is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 9,270 ft and 9,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Primolo, about 4.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima Scarolda, Sasso Nero - Cima Nord-Ovest and Sasso Nero - Cima Sud-Est. There are 10 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 Traversata Sasso Nero for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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