Normale Aiguille Noire de Peuterey
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 4,485 ft
- climb
- 10,721 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Normale Aiguille Noire de Peuterey is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 7,680 ft and 10,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,760 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Courmayeur, about 3.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Noire de Peuterey, Mont Rouge de Peuterey and Picco Gamba. For camping, Montebianco La Sorgente and Hobo Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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