Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco landscape

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Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco

~4 days · 32.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance32.6 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain16,224 ft
Gain / mile498 ft
High point8,163 ft
Difficulty index49/100

What the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco is known for

Stages 55–58 of Grande Traversata delle Alpi is an official 54.4 km point-to-point section from Borgata Serre to Sambuco.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 9,764 ft to 26,555 ft over 32.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 14.0 mi · 44%
  • Downhill 16.0 mi · 50%
  • Flat 2.2 mi · 7%

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 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco?

49 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco scores 49/100, 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 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco take?

Most backpackers hike the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 32.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco go?

The Grande Traversata delle Alpi — Stages 55–58: Borgata Serre to Sambuco tops out near 8,163 ft over its 32.6 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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