Piedmont · Hiking

Alpe Lago (Bivacco Sironi) – Alpe Cortevecchio (Bivacco Bonasson)

2.7 mi
one way
2,222 ft
climb
7,999 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Alpe Lago (Bivacco Sironi) – Alpe Cortevecchio (Bivacco Bonasson) is a 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 6,730 ft and 8,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,220 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Premia, about 3.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Cortefreddo, Pizzo del Lago di Matogno and Pizzo di Bronzo. Cascata Rio Alba is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campeggio Village Cistella is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Alpe Lago (Bivacco Sironi) – Alpe Cortevecchio (Bivacco Bonasson) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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