Cappello del Prete-Valico della Crocetta
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 965 ft
- climb
- 6,339 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cappello del Prete-Valico della Crocetta is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Molise, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise. It runs between about 5,720 ft and 6,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Pizzone, about 2.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cappello del Prete, Coste dell'Altare and Belvedere Antinozzi. For camping, Parco Turistico Oasi Delle Mainarde and ASD La Selva are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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