Piedmont · Hiking

Circuit des 4 Lacs

5.6 mi
one way
2,441 ft
climb
8,245 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Circuit des 4 Lacs is a 5.6-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 6,130 ft and 8,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,440 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Acceglio, about 4.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête des Blaves, Pointe de la Signora and Aiguilles Orientales de l'Orrenaye. For camping, Camping Mistral and Argentera 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Circuit des 4 Lacs for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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