Aosta Valley · Hiking

Grandes Jorasses

An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy.

1.9 mi
round trip
5,350 ft
climb
13,621 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Grandes Jorasses is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 9,080 ft and 13,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,850 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Courmayeur, about 4.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille Rouge de Rochefort, Mont de Rochefort and Tour des Jorasses. For camping, Tronchey and Camping Grandes Jorasses are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Grandes Jorasses for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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