Lake Coldai
Medium to difficult hike. No technical sections but 800 metres of elevation gain.
The start of the hike is located in a ski resort, so the first part follows a piste.
The hike then arrives at Col dei Baldi (it is possible to arrive directly here by cable car in high season and "only" climb 450 metres).
The last part of the hike connects the Col dei Baldi to Lago Coldai on a rocky trail that climbs for about 3 kilometres and 450 metres of elevation gain.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.27 mi -
Average duration: 5h 30 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,493 ft -
Descent: - 2,467 ft -
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Highest point: 7,218 ft -
Lowest point: 4,777 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,803 ft - Piani di Pezze
- 1 : mi 0.24 - alt. 4,777 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 1.95 - alt. 5,889 ft - Tabia de Rico
- 3 : mi 2.42 - alt. 6,043 ft - Start of the switchbacks
- 4 : mi 3.69 - alt. 7,205 ft - Forcella Coldai
- S/E : mi 7.27 - alt. 4,806 ft - Piani di Pezze
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