Sentier des Bouquetins
Photo: Jemma wadham, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 654 ft
- climb
- 9,812 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier des Bouquetins is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 9,440 ft and 9,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 460 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 Bionaz, about 4.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include P3150, Pointe de la Grande Arête and La Vierge. 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 Sentier des Bouquetins for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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