Start
2495 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
45.31, 7.21 · rel 7536318
45.31, 7.21 · rel 7536318
Route 228
2,9 km from Bivio 217-228, Balme to Bivio 227-228-232A, Lago Mercurin through urban area.
Bivio 217-228, Balme
→
Bivio 227-228-232A, Lago Mercurin
linear
2,9km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× cave
1× Attraction
Monumento agli Alpini
monument ·
419 m off route
2,7 km
94%
La Ghiacciaia
cave ·
475 m off route
2,8 km
95%
La Gorgia
Attraction ·
98 m off route
2,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1460 m
–
2498 m
0 km
1,4 km
2,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2336 m elevation
Halfway
1977 m elevation
Three quarters
1668 m elevation
Finish
1460 m elevation
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
Route #512352 is 2.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Route #512352 takes approximately 44 min to complete.
No, Route #512352 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Bivio 217-228, Balme to Bivio 227-228-232A, Lago Mercurin. Plan ahead for return transport.
Route #512352 starts at Bivio 217-228, Balme.
Route #512352 is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Route #512352 is maintained and managed by Club Alpino Italiano.