Piedmont · Hiking

Canale dei Genovesi

0.7 mi
round trip
2,123 ft
climb
8,452 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Canale dei Genovesi is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 6,330 ft and 8,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Limone Piemonte, about 5.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Tino Prato, Pointe Marguareis / Cima Marguarèis and Cime de l'Armusse. Cascata del Saut and Cascata del Saut are within about 3 miles. For camping, Saradin and Luis Matlas are 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Canale dei Genovesi for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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