Highlight • Summit
Corno Grande Western Summit
Hiking
4.9
(250)
Mountaineering
5.0
(26)
Running
5.0
(1)
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
April 22, 2016
Mountaineering
You can hike it as a loop, following the 'direttissima' sign going up, and the main trail coming down. Also helps to avoid the weekend crowds in the morning ;-) Campo Imperatore is the starting point komoot.de/tour/3906922
August 7, 2023
Hiking
It can be reached via the Via Normale or the Direttissima.
Both trails require some attention.
•August 7, 2023
Hiking
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Elevation 2,860 m
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Wheelchair access
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