Chalet Val Ferret
Italy, europe
N/A
1,771 m
hard
Year-round
# Chalet Val Ferret
Tucked away in Italy's stunning Aosta Valley, Chalet Val Ferret sits pretty at 1,771 meters (5,810 feet) above sea level—that's some serious Alpine altitude!
The drive up to this mountain refuge is paved, which is great news, but fair warning: it's definitely on the snug side, and things get seriously steep in spots (we're talking grades up to 16.4%). You'll want to take your time on the hairpins and enjoy the incredible scenery unfolding around you as you climb higher and higher into the mountains. Absolutely worth the effort when you reach the top!
Where is it?
Chalet Val Ferret is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 42.9650, 13.1222
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 1,771 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 42.9650, 13.1222
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