Chamin - Bivacco della Sassa
Map & route
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Fitness level
Trail 10_S7 traverses the Valpelline in the municipality of Bionaz, climbing from Chamin at 1,732 m to the Bivacco della Sassa at 2,964 m: 7.1 km and 1,246 m of ascent, rated E (CAI scale). The Bivacco della Sassa at nearly 3,000 m requires solid preparation despite the E rating. The Valpelline is a comparatively quiet valley that gives this route a more solitary, immersive alpine character. Season: June to September.
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Flora along the trail
Wildlife to spot
ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama
Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014
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