Posa - Saroun
Map & route
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Fitness level
Posa - Saroun is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 28_S2). The route lies in the municipality of Gaby, in the Lys Valley. From Posa (1144 m) to Saroun (1596 m): 1.8 km with +448 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1144 m, maximum 1596 m. Recommended season per registry: giugno, luglio, agosto, settembre (months 6, 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 Walser valley of Gressoney, at the foot of the Aosta-Valley side of Monte Rosa. You walk among woods, rural villages and ancient rû, the valley’s historic irrigation channels. It calls for a fit hiker’s pace and proper footwear.
Getting there
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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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