Aurora
An out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,382 ft
- climb
- 4,757 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Aurora is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 3,680 ft and 4,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 650 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Caprie, about 1.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocca Sella, Rocca Bianca and Monte Sapei. Cascata della Goja del Pis is within about 3 miles. For camping, San Michele is within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Aurora for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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