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June 19, 2023
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36
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13.5km
06:31
1,440m
1,440m
Embark on the Cima Fascia e Capanna Chiara – Valle Vermenagna hike, a difficult route that takes you through varied terrain and offers expansive views of the Valle Vermenagna and the Maritime Alps. You will start on a well-maintained mule track through a beautiful beech forest, which gradually transitions to more demanding paths. As you ascend towards Cima Fascia, the trail becomes rocky and steep, traversing the dramatic Vallone del Cros with its impressive dolomitic cliffs. The summit of Cima Fascia, marked by a large metal cross, provides commanding panoramas after a challenging climb. This demanding hike covers 8.4 miles (13.5 km) with a significant elevation gain of 4719 feet (1438 metres), typically requiring about 6 hours and 31 minutes to complete.
Planning your visit to Cima Fascia e Capanna Chiara offers flexibility, with various starting points accessible from Limone Piemonte, including one from Via Almellina. The route to Capanna Chiara is generally more accessible and suitable for families, while the continuation to Cima Fascia requires good fitness, sure-footedness, and some alpine experience. Be prepared for sections that may lack clear trail markers, especially beyond Capanna Chiara. Sturdy footwear is essential for the varied terrain, which includes unpaved paths, rocky sections, and stream crossings. This trail is versatile and can be enjoyed year-round, even with snowshoes during winter months.
What makes this trail notable is its ability to cater to different hiking abilities, offering both accessible and challenging sections within a single route. The abandoned Capanna Chiara serves as a prominent landmark and a rewarding destination, providing spectacular vistas without extreme exertion. For those seeking a greater challenge, the rigorous alpine experience to Cima Fascia offers equally rewarding panoramas from its 2491-meter summit. The wild Vallone del Cros, with its dramatic dolomitic rock formations, adds a unique geological feature to the impressive landscape. Along the way, you can also find the natural point of interest known as the Sarvan Spring.
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