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.

Obstacles

bushwhacking

Key gear

no info yet

Other peaks climbed on this trip