Straa par al Massero
- 1.3 mi
- one way
- 1,327 ft
- climb
- 6,123 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Straa par al Massero is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy, inside Parco naturale dell'Alta Val Sesia e dell'Alta Val Strona. It runs between about 4,440 ft and 6,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,330 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Carcoforo, about 1.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cengio del Badile, Cima delle Pisse and Palone del Badile. For camping, Area Attrezzata Le Giare and Natural Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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