Piedmont · Hiking

Sentiero dei cervi

An out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.

2.3 mi
round trip
4,031 ft
climb
4,080 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero dei cervi is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 2,760 ft and 4,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,600 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Varzo, about 0.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo della Colmine, Croce della Torriggia and Croce dei Meri. For camping, Campeggio Village Cistella and Campeggio Village Cistella are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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