Le Closé - Colle Vessona
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Le Closé - Colle Vessona is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 47_S4). The route lies in the municipality of Perloz, in the Lys Valley. From Closé (1463 m) to Colle Vessona (2807 m): 9.2 km with +1563 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1463 m, maximum 2807 m. Recommended season per registry: Giugno-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 wild valley dominated by the Dent d’Hérens and the Grandes Murailles, toward the Place Moulin reservoir. You reach high-altitude lakes, panoramic passes and scree frequented by marmots and ibex. It calls for a fit hiker’s pace and proper footwear.
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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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