Piedmont · Hiking

H 12 - Sentiero del Vaccarile

1.2 mi
one way
1,356 ft
climb
6,299 ft
high point
Point to point
route

H 12 - Sentiero del Vaccarile is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy, inside Parco Naturale del Marguareis. It runs between about 5,310 ft and 6,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,360 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Limone Piemonte, about 2.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima Baban, Bric bassa del Carbone and Monte Jurin. Pis del Pesio and Cascata Gias Fontana are within about 3 miles. For camping, Luis Matlas is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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