Aosta Valley · Hiking

Sentiero Bivacco Umberto Balestreri

1.2 mi
one way
2,992 ft
climb
10,163 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentiero Bivacco Umberto Balestreri is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 7,410 ft and 10,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,990 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Breuil-Cervinia, about 0.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Lioy, Punta Giordano and Punta dei Cors. For camping, Camping Glair is within about 6 miles. There are 10 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

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