Distance
6.1 km to summit
16.1 km total
Elevation
1,633 m start
2,212 m max
Vertical
1,086 m gain
Time
2 hr 50 min to summit
6 hr 50 min total
From Pian Marchisio (a beautiful place itself) I reached at first Monte Grosso (very good view on the Ligurian Alps), then Cima Durand, ehich is somehow disturbed by some skilift lines. Coming back to Pian Marchisio I also climbed Monte Castello through its steep N ridge, covered by low bushes.