Piedmont · Hiking

Sentiero Luciano Ferraris

0.8 mi
round trip
759 ft
climb
5,407 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero Luciano Ferraris is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 5,120 ft and 5,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 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 dirt. The nearest town is Bardonecchia, about 1.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Poggio Tre Croci, Pointe des Quatre Sœurs / Punta Quattro Sorelle and Croce Chabriere. For camping, Pian del Colle and Valle Stretta are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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