Tappa n. 4 - Rifugio della Balma (2062 mt.) - Niel 1(550 mt.)
OSM map layer · LineString
45.68, 7.90 · rel 9659902
45.68, 7.90 · rel 9659902
Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 4
14,0 km from Rifugio della Balma (2062 mt.) to Niel 1(550 mt.) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Rifugio della Balma (2062 mt.)
→
Niel 1(550 mt.)
linear
14,0km
Distance
+875m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
Punta Lej Long
summit ·
457 m off route
1,8 km
13%
Cima di Marmontana
summit ·
225 m off route
14,0 km
100%
Punta della Vecchia
summit ·
238 m off route
14,0 km
100%
Monte Pietra Bianca
summit ·
474 m off route
14,0 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
ascent +875 m
descent −1379 m
elevation range
1508 m
–
2330 m
0 km
7,0 km
14,0 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
2050 m elevation
Quarter of the way
2164 m elevation
Halfway
2126 m elevation
Three quarters
1774 m elevation
Finish
1555 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 4 is 14.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 4 takes approximately 3h 29min to complete.
No, Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 4 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Rifugio della Balma (2062 mt.) to Niel 1(550 mt.). Plan ahead for return transport.
Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 4 starts at Rifugio della Balma (2062 mt.).
Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 4 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 4 is maintained and managed by Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta.