Sentiero del Bosco Nero

Sentiero del Bosco Nero is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 4,230 ft and 5,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,900 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Challand-Saint-Anselme, about 1.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cleve di Moulaz, Punta Champlong and Monte di Chamousira. Cascata di Paccard and Cascata di Orbeillaz are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping La Grolla and Camping Margherita are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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.