From the crossroads of S02 between San Bartolomeo in Montibus and Formine, climb to the meadows of L'Agher (Prati d'Agro), a wonderful balcony on Lake Maggiore, and then climb up to the north summit of Monte Faierone via its eastern ridge.
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46.10, 8.67 · rel 11157746
S04 Bivio S02 S.Bartolomeo in Montibus - Monte Faierone
3,4 km from Bivio S02 vicino a San Bartolomeo in Montibus (m 525) to Monte Faierone cima nord bivio S06 (m 1715) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Bivio S02 vicino a San Bartolomeo in Montibus (m 525)
→
Monte Faierone cima nord bivio S06 (m 1715)
linear
3,4km
Distance
+1190m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
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 Faierone
summit ·
on the route
0,1 km
4%
Punta Fronzina
summit ·
408 m off route
0,1 km
4%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Alta Via dei Gridoni - Tappa 3
S04 Bivio S02 S.Bartolomeo in Montibus - Monte Faierone
S04
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona
CLM
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 10 - Ascona (CH) - Cannobio
GTLM
S02 Cannobio - San Bartolomeo Valmara
S02
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
S04 Bivio S02 S.Bartolomeo in Montibus - Monte Faierone is 3.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, S04 Bivio S02 S.Bartolomeo in Montibus - Monte Faierone takes approximately 51 min to complete.
No, S04 Bivio S02 S.Bartolomeo in Montibus - Monte Faierone is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Bivio S02 vicino a San Bartolomeo in Montibus (m 525) to Monte Faierone cima nord bivio S06 (m 1715). Plan ahead for return transport.
S04 Bivio S02 S.Bartolomeo in Montibus - Monte Faierone starts at Bivio S02 vicino a San Bartolomeo in Montibus (m 525).
S04 Bivio S02 S.Bartolomeo in Montibus - Monte Faierone is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.