Direct route connecting the Pian Vadà refuge (bivouac) to the eastern ridge of Monte Vadà at the crossroads with the R19 and S17. The path crosses a long steep slope with large tufts of grass.
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46.04, 8.57 · rel 11240343
46.04, 8.57 · rel 11240343
R19a Rifugio Pian Vadà - Cresta est Monte Vadà
A 0,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
Loop walk
start = finish · Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
0,6km
Distance
+39m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
Monte Vadà
summit ·
117 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cima quota
summit ·
174 m off route
0,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
R19a Rifugio Pian Vadà - Cresta est Monte Vadà
R19A
R20 Cannero - Oggiogno - Trarego - Cima l'Alpe - Monte Spalavera - Pian Puzz - Archia - Passo Folungo - Monte Zeda
R20
R19 Passo Folungo - Monte Vadà - Bivio R20 al Pian Vadà
R19
S17 Falmenta - Cresta est Monte Vadà bivio R19
S17
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
R19a Rifugio Pian Vadà - Cresta est Monte Vadà is 568 m long.
At an average walking pace, R19a Rifugio Pian Vadà - Cresta est Monte Vadà takes approximately 9 min to complete.
Yes, R19a Rifugio Pian Vadà - Cresta est Monte Vadà is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
R19a Rifugio Pian Vadà - Cresta est Monte Vadà starts at Rifugio Bivacco Pian Vadà bivio R20 (m 1711).
R19a Rifugio Pian Vadà - Cresta est Monte Vadà is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.