Sentiero Bove
Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Crest trail in the Val Grande national park.
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 3.2 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 459 m
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 459 m to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 31 km, 3171 vertical metres of ascent and 3171 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Crest trail in the Val Grande national park.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine