603 Cresta
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 493 ft
- climb
- 6,169 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
603 Cresta is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 5,380 ft and 6,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Montescheno, about 1.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Moncucco, Punta di Barzasca and q.1856. Cascata Variola is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Village Yolki Palki is 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at 603 Cresta for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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