Monte Legnone
A beautiful round trip hike above Lake Como. There are magnificent views throughout the route and at the summit.
There are lots of ibex and a few chamois, all of which are quite tame.
The hike is quite physically demanding, with a steep climb all the way! But the trails are well marked, with a few sections where you need to use your hands, but no major difficulties and no exposed sections.
This hike should be done in dry weather (and on dry ground). The access roads to the starting point are very narrow.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.77 mi -
Average duration: 6h 50 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 4,239 ft -
Descent: - 4,193 ft -
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Highest point: 8,563 ft -
Lowest point: 4,744 ft
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Country:
Italy
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Area: Alps -
City:
Valvarrone -
Start/End: N 46.096387° / E 9.366212° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,774 ft - Parking
- 1 : mi 1.36 - alt. 5,410 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 1.86 - alt. 6,027 ft - Alpe di Agrogno
- 3 : mi 2.51 - alt. 6,857 ft - Porta dei Merli
- 4 : mi 2.67 - alt. 7,005 ft - Concia
- 5 : mi 3.39 - alt. 8,455 ft - Monte Legnone
- S/E : mi 6.77 - alt. 4,790 ft - Parking
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