Rifugio Bezzi - Col Bassac
Map & route
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Rifugio Bezzi - Col Bassac is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 68_S19). The route lies in the municipality of Valtournenche, in the Valtournenche. From Rifugio Bezzi (2298 m) to Col Bassac (3164 m): 4.5 km with +877 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 2298 m, maximum 3164 m. Recommended season per registry: Luglio-agosto (months 7, 8). GPX track and elevation data from Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta (open data DGR 899/2014).
Along the way — you move in the valley of the great Rutor and Grande Sassière glaciers. High up you enter the world of glaciers and scree, where the air is thin and the views open onto the 4000ers. It calls for a fit hiker’s pace and proper footwear.
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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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