Piedmont · Hiking

Scatta d'Orogna - Passi di Buscagna

1.2 mi
round trip
992 ft
climb
7,872 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Scatta d'Orogna - Passi di Buscagna is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.3 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy, inside Parco Naturale dell'Alpe Veglia e dell'Alpe Devero. It runs between about 7,460 ft and 7,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 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 grass. The nearest town is Trasquera, about 5.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta d'Orogna Centrale, Punta d'Orogna and Punta d'Orogna Orientale. For camping, Camping Alpe Devero and Ponte Campo Scout Camping Area 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 Scatta d'Orogna - Passi di Buscagna for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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