Highlight • Mountain Pass
Cow Pass
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Hiking
by 21 explorers out of 22
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
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Location: Valbrona, Como, Lombardy, Italy
Tips
January 18, 2025
Hiking
This is the most difficult section of the entire Corni di Canzo traverse: komoot.com/it-it/highlight/7234185
Recommended reading:
lariotrek.it/soiusa/triangolo-lariano/gruppo-dei-corni-di-canzo/corni-di-canzo/corno-Occidente-di-canzo/passo-della-vacca
•March 31, 2025
Hiking
Passo della Vacca – Corni di Canzo
Elevation: approx. 1,230 m
Difficulty: EE (Expert Hikers) / T4
Exposure: high on the south side (vertical drop)
Passo della Vacca is a characteristic rock notch located along the crest of the Western Horn of the Corni di Canzo, in the Larian Triangle. It is located just below the summit, at approximately 1,230 meters above sea level, and ideally connects the Ravella Valley (Canzo) with Valbrona, offering a suggestive and delicate passage in the crest crossing of the three Corni.
•June 8, 2025
Hiking
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Best routes to Cow Pass
4.7
(67)
411
hikers
13.2km
06:18
1,090m
1,090m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.6
(24)
233
hikers
14.8km
07:22
1,270m
1,270m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(28)
170
hikers
16.2km
06:55
1,020m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 1,390 m
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Location: Valbrona, Como, Lombardy, Italy