Aosta Valley · Hiking

Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 8

A 11-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy.

10.6 mi
one way: 6,497 ft
climb: 10,820 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 8 is a 11-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso. It runs between about 5,440 ft and 10,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 6,500 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Dégioz, about 1.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Becquier, Monte Chandelly and Punta Leyser. For camping, Camping Grivola and Pont Breuil are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 8 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.