Aosta Valley · Hiking

Salita al Taou Blanc per il ghiacciaio dell'Aouille

0.6 mi
round trip: 867 ft
climb: 11,066 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Salita al Taou Blanc per il ghiacciaio dell'Aouille is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso. It runs between about 10,200 ft and 11,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 860 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, about 3.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima di Entrelor, Anticima Di Entrelor and l'Aouillie. Cascata Entrelor is within about 3 miles. For camping, Pont Breuil and Camping Grivola are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Salita al Taou Blanc per il ghiacciaio dell'Aouille for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.