Alta via della Val Fontana

Chiuro, Lombardia, Italia

24.2 miles (38.9 km) · 12,180 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Alta via della Val Fontana is a 24.2-mile loop route in Chiuro, Lombardia, Italia, gaining 12,180 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.4 miles gaining 6,120 feet at an average 26.6% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	24.2 mi (38.9 km)
Elevation gain	12,180 ft (3,712 m)
Average gain	504 ft per mile (95 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 5,407 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	65.3%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	21.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Alta via della Val Fontana

How much elevation gain does Alta via della Val Fontana have?

Alta via della Val Fontana has 12,180 ft (3,712 m) of elevation gain over 24.2 miles (38.9 km). That averages 504 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Alta via della Val Fontana?

The difficulty score for Alta via della Val Fontana is 21.8 of 100. That is harder than 92.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Alta via della Val Fontana?

The longest climb on Alta via della Val Fontana runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 5,407 ft (1,648 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 65.3%.