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Western Transalp: Noasca to Eau Rousse

Gran Paradiso

Day 3 of the incredible 6-day crossing of the Western Alps.

Also in Turin, Italy

Mountain Biking Severe

Distance
54 km
Ascent
3 km
Descent
2.4 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
15˚
Western Transalp: Noasca to Eau Rousse Map

Begin the day by passing a series of alpine lakes, first the Lago di Cerelose Reale and then onwards to Lago Serru and then Lago Agnel. Then you will climb up to Rifugio Citta di Chivasso, where you can take a well-earned break before another huge climb, where you will have to get off and push until Lake Dujan. From there, the trail heads downhill, right to the foot of Gran Paradiso, where you finish the day by heading along the valley floor to Eau Rousse.

Description

Difficulty

Severe

Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between April and September

Features

  • Flow
  • Hike a bike
  • Picturesque
  • Road sections

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