Via Normale Pizzo Arera
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 1,700 ft
- climb
- 8,150 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Normale Pizzo Arera is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche. It runs between about 6,520 ft and 8,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,700 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Zambla Bassa, about 2.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Arera, Corna Piana - Cima ovest and Cima di Val Vedra. For camping, Camping Arera is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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