GTA: Alpe Baranca - Carcoforo
- 5.5 mi
- one way
- 5,218 ft
- climb
- 7,347 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
GTA: Alpe Baranca - Carcoforo is a 5.5-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 4,250 ft and 7,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,220 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Carcoforo, about 0.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Corno della Busacca, Cima Pianone and Cengio del Badile. For camping, Area Attrezzata Le Giare and Il laghetto are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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