Sentiero Balcone

Sentiero Balcone is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 4,240 ft and 4,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 530 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Challand-Saint-Anselme, about 0.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Ros, Flambeau D'Arlaz and Testa Comagna. Cascata di Orbeillaz and Cascata di Isollaz are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping La Grolla and Camping Deans are within about 6 miles. There are 17 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.