Cresta Rey
An out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 3,011 ft
- climb
- 14,724 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cresta Rey is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 12,970 ft and 14,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,910 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 6.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ludwigshöhe, Corno Nero and Balmenhorn. Cascata della Flua and Cascata delle Pisse are within about 3 miles. For camping, rifugi monterosa campground is 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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