Aosta Valley · Hiking

Sentiero 27C

An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy.

1.9 mi
round trip
2,764 ft
climb
6,181 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero 27C is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso. It runs between about 4,270 ft and 6,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 430 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Pila, about 3.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe Lavincusse, Punta del Trayo and Pointe Vadaille. For camping, Campeggio Vallée de Cogne and Campeggio La Pineta are within about 6 miles. 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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