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Monte Scale Summit Trail (via Route 197A)

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Italy
Lombardy
Sondrio
Valdidentro

Monte Scale Summit Trail (via Route 197A)

Hard

4.8

(39)

362

hikers

Monte Scale Summit Trail (via Route 197A)

03:07

6.65km

500m

Hiking

Prepare for a challenging hike on the Monte Scale Summit Trail, a difficult route covering 4.1 miles (6.6 km) with a significant 1626 feet (496 metres) of elevation gain. This ascent, which typically takes around 3 hours and 6 minutes, begins by winding through dense pine forests. As you climb…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.69 km for 22 m

After 3.44 km for 1.32 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.15 km

Rest Area Near the Summit of Monte delle Scale

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Rest area at the intersection of the paths to the Scale cross.
I recommend going to the top, taking a look, taking photos and then returning to eat here at …

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3.38 km

Monte Scale Fort

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Beautiful view of the lake with a dam that can be crossed on foot or by bike. Beautiful colors depending on where you are.

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3

3.81 km

Exposed Trail

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Wild and spectacular. There are no dangers, but it is a bit steep.

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6.65 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

1.88 km

605 m

485 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

2.23 km

1.42 km

631 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,930 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Comments

May 30, 2023,Giro ad anello del Monte Scale dalle Torri di Fraele
The path that starts from the Torri di Fraele in the direction of the fort is recommended for those with sure-footedness. It has exposed features. Beware of stone discharges.

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Today was a day to remember! My trusty friend @Berghem Forever and I decided to conquer Monte Scale. A mountain that, when seen from Bormio, almost seems to beckon with its irresistible charm.
We chose to tackle it from the east side, the trail for expert hikers, which starts from the Torri di Fraele parking lot. It's a route that …

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Photo 4 and 23 Mountain avens
Photo 6 yellow lady's slipper, at 2100 m
Photo 7 and 11 heart-petal globe flower
Photo 12 Dwarf Valerian
Photo 22 spring gentian?
Photo 33 Stone Roses
Photo 35 Lousewort

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