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Pilone del Merlo Heritage Trail (via Route 419)

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Pilone del Merlo Heritage Trail (via Route 419)

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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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10.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.60 km

4.06 km

1.86 km

309 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

3.18 km

2.00 km

329 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

25°C

17°C

24 %

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Pilone del Merlo Heritage Trail (via Route 419)

Fontana Curnaa

Pilone del Merlo

Pian di Rossa Viewpoint

Pian di Rossa

Rocca Rubat

Roccia della Rubata

Bric Castello (1,473 m)

Punta Prarosso

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