Piedmont · Hiking

Traversata Punta del Vallone del Lupo Colle di Malacosta

0.6 mi
round trip: 959 ft
climb: 10,256 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Traversata Punta del Vallone del Lupo Colle di Malacosta is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 9,800 ft and 10,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Pontechianale, about 5.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta del Vallone del Lupo / Tête de Gandin, Testa di Malacosta / Tête de Malacoste and Punta Mait. For camping, Campeggio Libac and Camping Montano Luigi Bergera are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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 Traversata Punta del Vallone del Lupo Colle di Malacosta for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.