Aosta Valley · Hiking

HRG, Haute Route des Glacier

3.1 mi
one way
2,938 ft
climb
10,155 ft
high point
Point to point
route

HRG, Haute Route des Glacier is a 3.1-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 7,440 ft and 10,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,940 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 Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, about 4.0 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Lavassey, Truc de Tsanteleina and Punta della Paletta Nord. 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 HRG, Haute Route des Glacier for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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