Druges - Col de Leppe
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Druges - Col de Leppe is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 60_S22). The route lies in the municipality of Saint-Oyen, in the Great St Bernard Valley. From Druges (1610 m) to Col de Leppe (3110 m): 13.4 km with +1593 m of elevation change, difficulty EE (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1610 m, maximum 3110 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 heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, realm of ibex and chamois. High up you enter the world of glaciers and scree, where the air is thin and the views open onto the 4000ers. 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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