Alta Via Canavesana
- 1.6 mi
- one way
- 234 ft
- climb
- 7,516 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Alta Via Canavesana is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 5,400 ft and 7,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Frassinetto, about 2.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Quinseina Nord, Punta Quinseina di Santa Elisabetta and Tre Denti di Quinseina. There are 3 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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