Piedmont · Hiking

Rifugio San Bernardo – Varzo

10.9 mi
one way
5,936 ft
climb
7,340 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Rifugio San Bernardo – Varzo is a 11-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 1,760 ft and 7,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,940 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 Varzo, about 0.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Croce del Mezzodì, Pizzo del Mezzodi and Pizzo del Rovale. For camping, Campeggio Village Cistella and Campeggio Village Cistella 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

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