Start
867 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
44.15, 7.87 · rel 6458898
44.15, 7.87 · rel 6458898
La Balconata di Ormea
32,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Cuneo · 44.15°N ·
7.87°E
32,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× monument
3× summit
1× Water
Balcone delle Caranche
viewpoint ·
on the route
32,0 km
100%
Viozene al Suoi Figli Caduti per la Patria
monument ·
115 m off route
32,0 km
100%
Poggio Merlo
summit ·
150 m off route
32,0 km
100%
Poggio Brignacchi
summit ·
305 m off route
32,0 km
100%
Cuchera
Water ·
337 m off route
32,0 km
100%
Poggio la Colma
summit ·
347 m off route
32,0 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
867 m
–
1504 m
0 km
16,0 km
32,0 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1202 m elevation
Halfway
1093 m elevation
Three quarters
1348 m elevation
Finish
1263 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
La Balconata di Ormea is 32.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, La Balconata di Ormea takes approximately 7h 58min to complete.
No, La Balconata di Ormea is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
La Balconata di Ormea starts near coordinates 44.165, 7.96.
La Balconata di Ormea is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
La Balconata di Ormea is maintained and managed by Club Alpino Italiano - sezione di Ormea.