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Before the Alva supermarket, turn left onto Via dei Grassi Lunghi and park your car in the clearing 100 meters ahead.
From there, follow the trail.
From Balisio to San Calimero Via Cornisella
This route takes you from Balisio Hill to San Calimero via Cornisella.
The terrain is not difficult, but it becomes quite steep from Cornisella onward, so some preparation is required.
The panorama of the Valsassina valley and also of the Valtellina Alps is wonderful.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.03 mi -
Average duration: 4h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 2,444 ft -
Descent: - 33 ft -
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Highest point: 4,885 ft -
Lowest point: 2,441 ft
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 2,461 ft - Car park at the end of Via Grassi Lunghi
- 1 : mi 0.65 - alt. 2,723 ft - Water fountain
- 2 : mi 3.52 - alt. 4,393 ft - The track is partly in the rough
- 3 : mi 3.81 - alt. 4,610 ft - Very nice lake and stunning panoramic point
- E : mi 4.03 - alt. 4,885 ft - San Calimero
Notes
- Water at (1). This is the only place where you will find some.
- (2) Pay attention here, because the track is partly in the rough and a little difficult to follow. Always keep an eye on your navigator/track.
- Cell phone reception is good.
- In San Calimero, there are a couple of tables for lunch.
- On the way back, you can take the road to Prabello di Sopra and head towards the Antonietta al Pialleral refuge (longer and more strenuous), or retrace your steps and head towards the Oneda farmhouse (straight from the Alpine chapel) or the Brunino farmhouse (along the same route you took).
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