Aosta Valley · Hiking

Arrete de la Gouille

0.5 mi
round trip
1,290 ft
climb
11,681 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Arrete de la Gouille is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 10,590 ft and 11,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,190 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Ollomont, about 4.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Cordine, Doigt du Velan and Pointe du Capucin. Cascata di Barliard is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping del Mulino is 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 Arrete de la Gouille for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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