Piedmont · Hiking

Lo Viol dal Genistè

3.0 mi
round trip
4,757 ft
climb
5,495 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lo Viol dal Genistè is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.0 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 3,050 ft and 5,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,360 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of San Michele di Prazzo. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Betunet, Monte Bettone and Monte Barsi. For camping, Camping Park Valle Maira and Camping Lou Dahu are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Lo Viol dal Genistè for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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