Sentiero Balcone della Valsusa: Stage 4 Località Jafferau - Bardonecchia Borgo Vecchio

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Highlights and tour details

From the locality of Bacini Jafferau take the flat Decauville dirt road (used in the nineteenth and twentieth century for the construction and maintenance of the Rochemolles dam) to reach Mouchequite. The route descends to Rochemolles and then starts to climb up to the 2852 m of Passo di Rocce Verdi. From here, descend through the alpine pasture of Pian delle Stelle (designated as a stop-off place), to Chaffaux (site of the chapel of Santa Caterina and Santa Maria Maddalena with 16th-century frescoes both inside and out), to finally reach Bardonecchia.

Attractions

The highest road in Europe which takes from Rochemolles to the Sommeiller glacier (3,333 m)

Access

The Jafferau reservoirs and Borgo Vecchio di Bardonecchia can be reached by car (SSP 335 and A32)

Other information

Source: Unione Montana Alta Valle Susa
Itinerary code: SBV
Phone coverage: fair
Recommended period: June-September
Historical interest: Yes
Access by public transport: Yes
Classification: Medium and low mountain provincial
Provinces crossed: Torino

Notes on public transport

Railway Station of Bardonecchia, Metropolitan Railway Service line 3

Departure, arrival and municipalities crossed

Departure

Località Jafferau
10052 Bardonecchia (TO)
Torino

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Arrival

Bardonecchia Borgo Vecchio
10052 Bardonecchia (TO)
Torino

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Alessandria and Monferrato