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Monte Avic dal colle NE

Avic summit with intermediate bivuac at small lake at the base

Hiking Severe

Distance
17 km
Ascent
1.8 km
Descent
1.8 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
20˚
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This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 17 km, 1775 vertical metres of ascent and 1811 vertical metres of descent.

Avic peak from approach
Avic peak from approach
Bivuac at Avic base
Bivuac at Avic base
Way to the Col North East
Way to the Col North East
Rope supported approach to presummit
Rope supported approach to presummit
Avic summit
Avic summit
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Description

Starting from Covarey it's quite a long way to climb, from Colle NE some ropes helps to reach pre-summit

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.

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike