Aosta Valley · Hiking

Sentiero per Rifugio Boccalatte-Piolti

2.2 mi
round trip
5,002 ft
climb
9,076 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero per Rifugio Boccalatte-Piolti is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 5,300 ft and 9,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 620 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. The nearest town is Courmayeur, about 4.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille Rouge de Rochefort, Mont de Rochefort and Tour des Jorasses. For camping, Camping Grandes Jorasses and Tronchey are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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Grandes Jorasses

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~7 min drive

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~8 min drive

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentiero per Rifugio Boccalatte-Piolti for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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