Piedmont · Hiking

Rifugio Andolla – Rifugio Alpe Laghetto

5.9 mi
one way
2,741 ft
climb
7,851 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Rifugio Andolla – Rifugio Alpe Laghetto is a 5.9-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 6,730 ft and 7,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,740 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Bognanco, about 2.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima d'Azoglio, Tschawinerhorn and Pizzo Straciugo. For camping, Camping Village Yolki Palki and Le Betulle are 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rifugio Andolla – Rifugio Alpe Laghetto for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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