This stage leads to Piantonetto Valley, an offshoot of Orco Valley. Most of the trail is within the Gran Paradiso national park. From Talosio to San Lorenzo the trail hits almost 2200 metres, along a pleasant crossing in typically alpine surroundings, with pastures, woods and great views.
Detailed route description
From Talosio take the road up to the hamlet of Posio. A broad trail cuts across the steep slope, heading past Alpe Arzola and on to the pass, near which is the Redentore bivouac. The GTA trail heads north west along the ridge, passing to the right of Mount Arzola. It continues through pastures to Alpe Giassetto, and then heads on to Lake Eugio. Circling round the basin at the foot of the dam, the trail hits the service track. Follow the track to near Alpe Montagne di Sopra, turning right at the fork to enter a small larch wood which soon gives way to scree. The trail winds its way up to Alpe di Colla, cutting across the flat to Alpe Praghetta. The final descent to the hamlet of San Lorenzo, at the bottom of the Piantonetto valley, is along a winding trail, through pastures and then woods. The last stretch follows the road downhill.
(Regione Piemonte)
Other long-distance trails and alternative routes
The trail follows the route of GTA stage 229.
Useful topographic maps
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3 ~ IGC Il Parco Naturale del Gran Paradiso (1: 50000)
Useful guidebooks
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Camminaitalia, Carnovalini, Cannobini, Valsesia ~ CAI-TCI (ISBN 1995)
Picture gallery
Last update : 2013-07-17
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