Veneto · Hiking

Cresta Alessandro

An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Veneto, Italy.

0.4 mi
round trip
1,694 ft
climb
8,081 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cresta Alessandro is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Veneto, Italy. It runs between about 6,610 ft and 8,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Giralba, about 4.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cimon di Croda Liscia, Torre Siorpaes and Torre della Forcella. For camping, Camping Alla Baita is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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