Aosta Valley · Hiking

sentiero per Monte Rosso di Vertosan

0.9 mi
round trip
1,398 ft
climb
9,573 ft
high point
Out and back
route

sentiero per Monte Rosso di Vertosan is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 8,250 ft and 9,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,350 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 Saint-Nicolas, about 3.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Leysser, Monte Rosso Di Vertosan and Anticima Punta Leysser. For camping, Camping Arvier and Camping Pineta are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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