Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie landscape

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Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie

~4 days · 42.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance42.3 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain23,927 ft
Gain / mile566 ft
High point8,819 ft
Difficulty index57/100

What the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie is known for

Stages 47–50 of Grande Traversata delle Alpi is an official 68.6 km point-to-point section from Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 12,464 ft to 28,878 ft over 42.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 21.7 mi · 52%
  • Downhill 20.4 mi · 48%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

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 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie?

57 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie scores 57/100, 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 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie take?

Most backpackers hike the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 42.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie go?

The Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 47–50: Usseaux to Rifugio Barbara Lowrie tops out near 8,819 ft over its 42.3 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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