Normale Sass d'Ortiga
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 818 ft
- climb
- 8,105 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Normale Sass d'Ortiga is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy, inside Parco naturale Paneveggio - Pale di San Martino. It runs between about 7,490 ft and 8,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 610 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 Don di Gosaldo, about 2.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta della Madonna, Sass d'Ortiga and Cima Sforcelloni. Pissandol is within about 3 miles. For camping, Vecchio campeggio parrocchia di Altavilla Vicentina and Campeggio Parrocchia Altavilla are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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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