sente de la Pointe des Charmont Sud
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 486 ft
- climb
- 9,573 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
sente de la Pointe des Charmont Sud is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 9,330 ft and 9,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is La Thuile, about 4.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe des Charmont Sud, Pointe des Charmonts Centrale and Pointe des Charmonts Nord. For camping, Hobo Camping and Campeggio Aiguille-Noire are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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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