Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa landscape

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Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa

~3 days · 24.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance24.3 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain13,819 ft
Gain / mile569 ft
High point7,877 ft
Difficulty index46/100

What the Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa is known for

Stages 9–11 of Alta Via 1 is an official 32 km point-to-point section from Rifugio Carestiato trail junction (OSM node 1869610128) to La Pissa bus stop / AV1 terminus (OSM node 8426548100).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 4,252 ft to 25,112 ft over 24.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 9.7 mi · 40%
  • Downhill 13.8 mi · 57%
  • Flat 0.7 mi · 3%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa?

46 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa scores 46/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa take?

Most backpackers hike the Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 24.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa go?

The Alta Via 1 — Stages 9–11: Rifugio Carestiato to La Pissa tops out near 7,877 ft over its 24.3 miles.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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