Circular around Cly Castle
A lovely autumn circular with magnificent views of the Aosta Valley and Cly Castle. Parking in Nus, pleasant climb in stages. On the way back, a meal or refreshment in Nus is a must!
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.85 mi -
Average duration: 3h 45 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,759 ft -
Descent: - 1,785 ft -
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Highest point: 3,438 ft -
Lowest point: 1,736 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,772 ft - Parking on Via Aosta.
- 1 : mi 0.68 - alt. 2,234 ft - Castle
- 2 : mi 2.02 - alt. 3,425 ft - Highest point of the hike
- 3 : mi 2.81 - alt. 2,772 ft - Tolasèche
- 4 : mi 3.43 - alt. 2,116 ft - Messigné
- 5 : mi 3.83 - alt. 1,821 ft - Perrinaz
- S/E : mi 4.85 - alt. 1,772 ft - Parking on Via Aosta.
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