Sentiero della picca
An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,562 ft
- climb
- 3,368 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentiero della picca is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 2,550 ft and 3,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,690 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Crodo, about 1.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Osbarino, Cima degli Uccelli and Monte Larone. For camping, Campeggio Village Cistella and Campeggio Village Cistella are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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