Piedmont · Hiking

Lou viol di Chamoun

1.8 mi
round trip
4,194 ft
climb
8,776 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lou viol di Chamoun is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 7,250 ft and 8,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,830 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. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Bobbio Pellice, about 2.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Costigliole, Punta Vergia and Gran Guglia. For camping, Camping Pino Blu and Camping La Roccia are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Lou viol di Chamoun for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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