Piedmont · Hiking

Verso colle Balmascura

1.1 mi
round trip
947 ft
climb
5,373 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Verso colle Balmascura is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 5,060 ft and 5,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 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 Sant'Anna, about 1.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Roccerè, Monte della Ciabra and Monte San Bernardo. For camping, Area attrezzata Pian Pietro Dusman and Agricamping La Meyra are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Verso colle Balmascura for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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