Pilone del Merlo Heritage Trail (via Route 419)

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Pilone del Merlo Heritage Trail (via Route 419)

Moderate

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Pilone del Merlo Heritage Trail (via Route 419)

04:32

10.8km

740m

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Embark on the Pilone del Merlo Heritage Trail, a moderate hike spanning 6.7 miles (10.8 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2432 feet (741 metres). This route guides you through varied terrain, from peaceful beech forests to open alpine meadows, offering a true taste of Piedmont's natural beauty. You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.61 km

Fontana Curnaa

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A place to refuel. A spring located on the path that goes to Pilone del Merlo, with a sign indicating its altitude

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1.87 km

Pilone del Merlo

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A large pylon with a beautiful panoramic view, also called Pilone delle Frasche, can be reached with easy paths suitable for everyone

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2.60 km

Pian di Rossa Viewpoint

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Panoramic point on the path from Pilone del Merlo to Pian di Rossa. A board indicates all the visible peaks, both near and far

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3.01 km

Pian di Rossa

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A beautiful peak that can be reached with a not too demanding walk, I recommend it

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3.80 km

Rocca Rubat

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Huge boulder that seems to be able to fall at any moment

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3.91 km

Roccia della Rubata

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Huge erratic boulder

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4.50 km

Bric Castello (1,473 m)

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Bric Castel impervious peak at an altitude of 1437 m

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5.41 km

Punta Prarosso

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Punta Prarosso is an underlying relief on the south-southeast summit of Cima dell'Angiolino, which functions as a watershed between Valle del Tesso and Valle del Malone.
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