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Punta Dante – loop tour in Valle Varaita

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Punta Dante – loop tour in Valle Varaita

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Punta Dante – loop tour in Valle Varaita

09:05

16.4km

1,580m

Hiking

The Punta Dante – loop tour in Valle Varaita is a difficult hike spanning 10.2 miles (16.4 km) with a significant elevation gain of 5187 feet (1581 metres), requiring about 9 hours and 5 minutes to complete. You will begin with a steep climb through the beautiful stone pine forest…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.35 km for 2.93 km

After 8.53 km for 762 m

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5.15 km

Berardo Bivouac

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Bivouac equipped with essential equipment (8 beds). No kitchen equipment

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5.47 km

Challenging Rocky Section

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging and rocky section where maximum caution is necessary.

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6.75 km

Boarelli Bivouac

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Bivouac which is located on the southern face of Monviso, reachable from Pontechianale, is immersed in a fabulous environment.

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8.18 km

Punta Dante

Highlight • Summit

An imposing peak that exceeds 3000 meters and is dedicated to the poet Dante Alighieri.

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8.22 km

Punta Dante – Rocky Section

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The last stretch to go up/down from Punta Dante is rocky and demanding, therefore maximum attention and adequate footwear are required.

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9.85 km

Lago Bertin

Highlight • Lake

It is a pretty alpine lake surrounded by rock.

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12.4 km

Alevé Pine Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Alevé wood is the southernmost and purest extension of stone pines in Europe.

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15.6 km

View of Lake Pontechianale and surrounding peaks

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Pontechianale lake and the surrounding peaks.

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

3.27 km

3.15 km

847 m

122 m

102 m

Surfaces

9.89 km

4.69 km

888 m

809 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

19°C

8°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2023,Giro ad Anello con Punta Dante

Wrong altitudes, unfortunately the Amazfit is not accurate!

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Punta Dante – loop tour in Valle Varaita

Berardo Bivouac

Challenging Rocky Section

Boarelli Bivouac

Punta Dante

Punta Dante – Rocky Section

Lago Bertin

Alevé Pine Forest

View of Lake Pontechianale and surrounding peaks

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