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Aosta Valley CAI Trail: Donnas

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FEATURES

Routes that are almost all signposted and require the ability to negotiate paths and tracks over difficult and/or treacherous terrain (steep and/or slippery slopes with grass, rocks or stony debris) that is often unstable and uneven. They may include exposed sections, traverses, ledges or rocky sections with slight technical difficulties and/or installed fixtures, but there are no via ferratas in the strict sense. They extend over medium-steep slopes. It may be necessary to cross sections on snow, although no glacier routes are included.

 

ABILITY AND SKILLS

You need to have good hiking experience, orienteering skills, knowledge of mountain environments, sure-footedness, a head for heights, and assessment and decision-making skills, as well as sufficient physical fitness.

 

EQUIPMENT

They require appropriate equipment and gear for the planned itinerary.

Hiking trail 834A starts at Bec Renon, in the municipality of Donnas, and ends at the Battaglia summit crossroads, in the municipality of Donnas. According to the CAI standard, it is classified for Expert Hikers and covers a total distance of 1.3 kilometres. The altitude at the starting point is 2,220 metres and the maximum altitude reached is 2,220 metres, with a minimum altitude of 2,097 metres. The hiking route is suitable for those who want to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. It is advisable to be well equipped and prepared for the different weather conditions and possible obstacles that may arise along the route.

 

DISTANCE: 1.3 km

MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 2,220 m

MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 2,097 m

 

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Map data @ OpenStreetMap contributors, @ Club Alpino Italiano

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