Cresta
A 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy.
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 963 ft
- climb
- 7,036 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Cresta is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 6,070 ft and 7,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 960 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Santa Maria Maggiore, about 3.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Moncucco, Pizzo Stagno and Pizzo Sergio. For camping, Camping La Pineta and Agriturismo Al Piano are 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 Cresta for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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