Piedmont · Hiking

Cresta del Soldato

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.

1.2 mi
round trip
3,223 ft
climb
13,643 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cresta del Soldato is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 11,220 ft and 13,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Alagna Valsesia / Im Land, about 5.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piramide Vincent, Punta Giordani and Balmenhorn. Cascata delle Pisse and Cascata della Flua are within about 3 miles. For camping, rifugi monterosa campground and Campeggio Alagna are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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

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