Aosta Valley · Hiking

Sentiero della Scaletta

1.0 mi
round trip
1,755 ft
climb
5,407 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero della Scaletta is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 3,660 ft and 5,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,750 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. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Challand-Saint-Anselme, about 0.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cleve di Moulaz, Punta Champlong and Becca Mortens. 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 13 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 della Scaletta for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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