Eight Peak Challenge
Beautiful route hitting the 8 peaks around Lago Santo area
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 965 m
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between March and October. From a low point of 965 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 21 km, 1638 vertical metres of ascent and 1634 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Monte Paitino, Monte Matto, Monte Aquila, Monte Aquilotto, Monte Marmagna, Monte Braiola, Monte Orsaro, Monte Fosco. During a clear day you can see the sea.
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.