Aosta Valley · Hiking

Sentiero Natura

A 1.9-mile loop in Aosta Valley, Italy.

1.9 mi
loop
2,071 ft
climb
7,629 ft
high point
Loop
route

Sentiero Natura is a 1.9-mile loop in Aosta Valley, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso. It runs between about 6,770 ft and 7,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,070 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. 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 Cogne, about 0.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Montseuc, Testa di Montseuc and Punta Vigeusa. Cascate di Lillaz and Cascata Biolet are within about 3 miles. For camping, Lo Stambecco and Campeggio Vallée de Cogne are within about 6 miles. 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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