Aosta Valley · Hiking

Sentiero Ru de Vaud

0.7 mi
round trip
834 ft
climb
5,373 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero Ru de Vaud is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 5,220 ft and 5,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 410 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Allein, about 1.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grand Tête, Le Mont-de-la-Chaz - Punta Nord and Le Mont-de-la-Chaz - Punta Sud. For camping, Camping Europa and Camping del Mulino are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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