Piedmont · Hiking

Via Rusa

0.3 mi
one way
295 ft
climb
9,097 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Via Rusa is a 0.3-mile point-to-point route in Piedmont, Italy. It runs between about 8,810 ft and 9,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Salbertrand, about 2.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Seguret, Cima del Vallonetto and Casses Blanches. Cascata Rochers des Clouseaux is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Gran Bosco and Pra Vey 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

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