Aosta Valley · Hiking

Sentiero ferrato Belle combe

1.2 mi
one way
1,159 ft
climb
7,440 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentiero ferrato Belle combe is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 6,740 ft and 7,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,160 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is La Thuilettaz, about 6.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bella Comba, Agroniettes Ovest and Aiguille des Angroniettes. For camping, Tronchey and Camping Grandes Jorasses are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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