Strada per Estoul - Lago Battaglia - Corno Boussolaz
Warnings
- EE difficulty: experience on alpine terrain and stable weather required.
- Snowfields possible in the upper section.
Map & route
GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
An EE-rated route for experienced hikers in the municipality of Brusson, Val d'Ayas. The trail starts from the road to Estoul at 1,884 m, passes the Lago Battaglia, and culminates at the Corno Boussolaz summit at 3,023 m: 7.9 km and 1,149 m of ascent. The Lago Battaglia is an alpine lake that marks an intermediate stage in the ascent. The Corno Boussolaz demands stable conditions and solid experience on alpine terrain. Season: June to September.
Getting there
Parking
Photo gallery
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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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