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45.26, 7.23 · rel 12133037
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International network VA-D31 · REL 12133037

Via Alpina Blue D31

12,2 km from Balme to Usseglio through alpine terrain and lakes.

Balme Usseglio linear
12,2km Distance
+1251m Ascent
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
38 views
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit Cave Quiet area Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · 7 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument cave summit Attraction Water
Monumento agli Alpini monument · 340 m off route 0,0 km 0%
La Ghiacciaia cave · 90 m off route 12,2 km 100%
Bec d'la Rama summit · 205 m off route 12,2 km 100%
La Gorgia Attraction · 208 m off route 12,2 km 100%
Monumento agli Alpini monument · 212 m off route 12,2 km 100%
Monumento ai Caduti della Prima Guerra Mondiale monument · 347 m off route 12,2 km 100%
La Roci Water · 427 m off route 12,2 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +1251 m descent −1436 m
0 km 6,1 km 12,2 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Via Alpina Blue D31 is 12.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina Blue D31 takes approximately 3h 3min to complete.
No, Via Alpina Blue D31 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Balme to Usseglio. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina Blue D31 starts at Balme.
Via Alpina Blue D31 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Via Alpina Blue D31 is maintained and managed by via-alpina.org.
Yes, Via Alpina Blue D31 is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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