Cima di Malecoste to Monte Aquila Ridge
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Stuart Haines
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The ridge above the Albergo Campo Imperatore in the Gran Sasso. Starts and finishes at the Albergo car park. Visits six listed 2000m peaks - Cima di Malecoste, Cima Giovanni Paulo II, Pizzo Cefalone, Monte Portella, Anticima NE di Monte Portella, Monte Aquila - and the Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi.
difficult
Distance 17.4 km
6:43 h
1,073 m
1,073 m
2,498 m
2,126 m
A very fine day out in good weather - six relatively easily gained 2000m peaks, camoscia families and fantastic views! The ridge between Pizzo Cefalone and Cima di Malecoste is initiallly narrow and rocky but eases considerably beyond Cima Giovanni Paulo II. The Duca degli Abruzzi rifugio is open and managed between mid June and the end of September.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
2,498 m
Lowest point
2,126 m
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Coordinates:
DD
42.442902, 13.559088
DMS
42°26'34.4"N 13°33'32.7"E
UTM
33T 381496 4699958
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Coordinates
DD
42.442902, 13.559088
DMS
42°26'34.4"N 13°33'32.7"E
UTM
33T 381496 4699958
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Difficulty
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Distance
17.4 km
Duration
6:43 h
Ascent
1,073 m
Descent
1,073 m
Highest point
2,498 m
Lowest point
2,126 m
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