Historic Trail 3 through Nivolet Plateau, Gran Paradiso
Historic Trail 3 through Nivolet Plateau, Gran Paradiso
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Historic Trail 3 through Nivolet Plateau, Gran Paradiso
06:33
17.0km
620m
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Prepare for a challenging hike on Historic Trail 3 through the Nivolet Plateau, a difficult route spanning 10.6 miles (17.0 km) with a significant 2025 feet (617 metres) of elevation gain. This journey typically takes around 6 hours and 33 minutes to complete. You will begin by ascending through larch…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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2.80 km
Donkey on Pian del Nivolet
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3.88 km
Wildlife Spotting: Chamois and Marmots in Gran Paradiso National Park
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4.37 km
Dora del Nivolet Stream
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4.88 km
Nivolet Valley Entrance, Valsavarenche
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10.0 km
Chamois Near Colle del Nivolet
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Along the way you may encounter chamois and marmots
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10.2 km
Alta Valsavarenche Plateau
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10.3 km
Dora del Nivolet
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11.1 km
Alpeggio Gran Collet
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11.8 km
Villaggio Nivolet
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17.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.8 km
1.97 km
230 m
Surfaces
14.8 km
1.92 km
178 m
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< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,580 m)
Lowest point (1,970 m)
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Tuesday 2 June
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Trail Reviews
Travel time and unreliable km traveled, without signal for an hour and a half
Nice route, tiring climb for the first two kilometers (and slightly exposed but more than feasible, of course worse downhill). The central part is a bit long and boring but the final view of the lakes is worth it. Ample free parking at the start with also public toilets
The time given by komoot is not entirely accurate. Because we had to avoid the snow in some places and find an alternative path, and because we also stopped to take a photo or two, it took us around 5 hours in total. Because of the snow towards Col de Nivolet and the approaching rain, we had to turn back. The ibexes were fantastic to see up close though!