Variante
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 574 ft
- climb
- 9,283 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Variante is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 8,860 ft and 9,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Lanzada, about 4.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Spondascia, Cima Campagneda and Il Cornetto. There are 20 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 Variante for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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