Cresta est (arrampicata)
An out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 4,821 ft
- climb
- 11,702 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cresta est (arrampicata) is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy, inside Parco Naturale dell'Alta Valle Antrona. It runs between about 7,260 ft and 11,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,630 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Antronapiana, about 3.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima Dora, Monte Forcolaccia and i Ton Cima Nord. Cascata del Sajont and Cascata Sajont are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Betulle is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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