Piedmont · Hiking

Traccia Grande Aiguille Rousse

An out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy.

1.6 mi
round trip
2,233 ft
climb
11,301 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Traccia Grande Aiguille Rousse is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 9,680 ft and 11,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,930 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. The nearest town is Ceresole Reale, about 6.2 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima della Vacca / Cime de la Vache, Cima d'Oin / Cime d'Oin and Grand Cocor. For camping, Camping Piccolo Paradiso and Camping Villa 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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