Gamsband
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 4,618 ft
- climb
- 8,431 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gamsband is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy. It runs between about 7,240 ft and 8,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,180 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Canazei - Cianacei, about 2.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piz Ciavazes, 3. Ciampanil dl Sela - 3. Sellaturm - III° Torre del Sella and 4. Ciampanil dl Sela - 4. Sellaturm - IV° Torre del Sella. Cascata del Rio Antermont nel Basalto Colonnare and Cascata del Murfreit are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campeggio Marmolada and Campeggio Miravalle 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Gamsband for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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