Sentiero Balcone
- 0.4 mi
- one way
- 293 ft
- climb
- 8,793 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentiero Balcone is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 8,670 ft and 8,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vollon, about 2.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Cris, Monte Quiapa and Punta del Lago. Cascata di Paccard and Cascata di Mascognaz are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Monte Rosa and Camping Deans are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Sentiero Balcone for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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