Verso Punta Mait
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,177 ft
- climb
- 9,221 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Verso Punta Mait is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 8,830 ft and 9,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 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 Pontechianale, about 5.0 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta del Vallone del Lupo / Tête de Gandin, Punta Mait and Pelvas de Chabrière / Pelvo di Ciabrera. 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
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