Piedmont · Hiking

Vertical

An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.

0.7 mi
round trip
1,495 ft
climb
3,797 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Vertical is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 2,460 ft and 3,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 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 Omegna, about 1.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include L'Omo, Mottarone and Cima Cusio. Cascata del Pescone is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping 7 Camini and Camping Punta di Crabbia are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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