Ferrata Franco Garda
- 0.7 mi
- one way
- 245 ft
- climb
- 7,940 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Ferrata Franco Garda is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 6,070 ft and 7,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Courmayeur, about 4.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille du Châtelet, Mont Rouge de Peuterey and Aiguilles Rouges du Brouillard. For camping, Hobo Camping and Campeggio Aiguille-Noire are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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