The route starts from the crossroads with the R15 at Alpe Segletta (beginning south of Corte Giovanoli), along a stretch of carriage road, a stretch of dirt road, then on a path to reach Piancavallo.
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46.01, 8.61 · rel 10963350
46.01, 8.61 · rel 10963350
R15a Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta - Piancavallo
3,1 km from Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta (sud di Corte Giovanoli) (m 920) to Piancavallo (m 1243) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta (sud di Corte Giovanoli) (m 920)
→
Piancavallo (m 1243)
linear
3,1km
Distance
+323m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× monument
1× summit
Lago Maggiore Zipline
Attraction ·
107 m off route
2,2 km
71%
Cappella Madonna Addolorata
monument ·
150 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Ponte di epoca romana
monument ·
165 m off route
3,1 km
100%
Monte Piancompra
summit ·
270 m off route
3,1 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
R15a Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta - Piancavallo is 3.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, R15a Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta - Piancavallo takes approximately 47 min to complete.
No, R15a Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta - Piancavallo is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta (sud di Corte Giovanoli) (m 920) to Piancavallo (m 1243). Plan ahead for return transport.
R15a Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta - Piancavallo starts at Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta (sud di Corte Giovanoli) (m 920).
R15a Bivio R15 Alpe Segletta - Piancavallo is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.