Viàz del Popèra
An out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Veneto, Italy.
- 2.3 mi
- round trip
- 5,586 ft
- climb
- 8,739 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Viàz del Popèra is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Veneto, Italy. It runs between about 6,580 ft and 8,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,500 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 Giralba, about 2.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Campanili di Popera, 1° Guglia and Guglie di Stallata. Cascatelle Rio del Sasso is within about 3 miles. For camping, Caravan Park Sexten - Mountain Resort Patzenfeld and Camping Europa 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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