Epinel - Bivacco Gontier
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Epinel - Bivacco Gontier is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 21_S60). The route lies in the municipality of Donnas, in the Lys Valley. From Epinel (1430 m) to Bivacco Gontier (2302 m): 8.6 km with +898 m of elevation change, difficulty EE (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1430 m, maximum 2302 m. Recommended season per registry: Luglio - settembre (months 7, 8, 9). GPX track and elevation data from Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta (open data DGR 899/2014).
Along the way — you move in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, realm of ibex and chamois. You reach high-altitude lakes, panoramic passes and scree frequented by marmots and ibex. It is for experienced hikers: steep or exposed sections, a sure foot is essential.
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Flora along the trail
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ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama
Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014
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