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Rocciamelone

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    Relatively easy route to the highest pilgrimage mountain of the Alps.
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    Distance 10.6 km
    6:40 h
    1,511 m
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    3,534 m
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    The Rocciamelone is located in the southern Graian Alps above the town of Susa. It rises about 3000 meters above it. For a long time, it was considered the highest mountain in the Alps.

    The statue of Mary, the Madonna della Neve, is the destination of a pilgrimage every year on August 5th. 

    From the summit, you have a sensational view of the Italian and French Maritime Alps.

    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    3,534 m
    Lowest point
    2,046 m

    Track types

    Dirt road 20.93%Forested/wild trail 2.37%Path 76.68%
    Dirt road
    2.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    251 m
    Path
    8.1 km
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    Tips and suggestions

    Attention, on August 5th a popular pilgrimage to the Madonna at the summit of the Rocciamelone takes place. Those who want to visit the huts should check the opening hours in advance.

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    From the parking lot, follow the signs. The route is unmistakable.
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    Summit Rocciamelone 3535 meter

    Coordinates

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    45.176051, 7.075409
    DMS
    45°10'33.8"N 7°04'31.5"E
    UTM
    32T 348778 5004309
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Normal mountain hiking equipment, adapted to the season and altitude.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.6 km
    Duration
    6:40 h
    Ascent
    1,511 m
    Descent
    1,511 m
    Highest point
    3,534 m
    Lowest point
    2,046 m
    Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Summit route

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