Lombardy · Hiking

Variante per la Valle dell'Ombra

0.8 mi
round trip
1,359 ft
climb
6,708 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Variante per la Valle dell'Ombra is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche. It runs between about 5,560 ft and 6,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Colere, about 1.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo di Corzene, Presolana del Prato and Presolana Centrale. For camping, Camping International Patrice and Alpen Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 23 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 per la Valle dell'Ombra for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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