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Da Saint Jean a Trinitè, giro alto

Gressoney La Trinité

Monte Rosa

Giro alto e lungo che percorre 3 passi alpini.

Hiking Severe

Distance
16 km
Ascent
2 km
Descent
1.7 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
23˚
Da Saint Jean a Trinitè, giro alto Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 16 km, 1955 vertical metres of ascent and 1709 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Passando per Ospizio sottile, colle di Valdobbia, passo dell'Alpetto, Lago Nero, Passo del Rissuolo e bivacco Gastaldi (alta via Tullio Vidoni)

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between July and September

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike