Costa del Drago
An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.
- 1.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,406 ft
- climb
- 6,913 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Costa del Drago is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 5,020 ft and 6,910 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,050 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Viù, about 1.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocca Sapai, Rocca Moross and Uja di Calcante. For camping, Camping La Roccia is within about 6 miles. 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 Costa del Drago for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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