Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux landscape

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Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux

~4 days · 39.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance39.2 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain19,731 ft
Gain / mile503 ft
High point8,376 ft
Difficulty index53/100

What the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux is known for

Stages 43–46 of Grande Traversata delle Alpi is an official 60.5 km point-to-point section from Località Malciaussia to Usseaux.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 5,328 ft to 27,287 ft over 39.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 17.2 mi · 44%
  • Downhill 20.6 mi · 53%
  • Flat 1.3 mi · 3%

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

How hard is the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux?

53 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux scores 53/100, 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 Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux take?

Most backpackers hike the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 39.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux go?

The Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 43–46: Località Malciaussia to Usseaux tops out near 8,376 ft over its 39.2 miles.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. 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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