Canal Grande
An out-and-back ski touring route in Aosta Valley, Italy.
- 2.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,057 ft
- climb
- 10,680 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Canal Grande is an out-and-back ski touring route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It is 1.4 miles each way, 2.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 8,780 ft and 10,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,370 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. The nearest town is Gressoney-La-Trinité, about 3.7 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Stolemberg, Corno del Camoscio and Alta Luce. Cascata delle Pisse is within about 3 miles. For camping, rifugi monterosa campground and Campeggio Alagna are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Canal Grande for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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