Hiking on Mount Tobbio
28 February 2021 · 8 min · 809 views · Monte Tobbio
What this video covers
The hike to the summit of Monte Tobbio begins at Valico degli Eremiti, located 559 meters above sea level and approximately 26 kilometers from the Ovada highway exit.0:16 The ascent to the 1,092-meter peak requires roughly one hour and 50 minutes of walking.0:34 At a junction five minutes into the trail, hikers choose between a standard path and a more challenging route for experienced trekkers.0:42 The trail features a section affected by a recent landslide.1:05 Upon reaching the summit, the route provides access to an unmanaged mountain refuge equipped with a wood stove, benches, and a small chapel.2:20 Visitors to such shelters are encouraged to leave supplies like water or firewood for others and to pack out all trash.4:02 The summit offers views of the Alpine arc, including Monviso, the Matterhorn, and Mont Blanc, though visibility can be limited by haze.2:29 Temperatures at the summit reached 18 degrees Celsius at 15:03.7:00
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