Via Alpina Blue D2

Baceno, Piemonte, Italia

14.7 miles (23.7 km) · 3,388 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Via Alpina Blue D2 is a 14.7-mile loop route in Baceno, Piemonte, Italia, gaining 3,388 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 2,068 feet at an average 16.6% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.7 mi (23.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,388 ft (1,033 m)
Average gain	230 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,851 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.1%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	50%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Via Alpina Blue D2

How much elevation gain does Via Alpina Blue D2 have?

Via Alpina Blue D2 has 3,388 ft (1,033 m) of elevation gain over 14.7 miles (23.7 km). That averages 230 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Via Alpina Blue D2?

The difficulty score for Via Alpina Blue D2 is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Via Alpina Blue D2?

The longest climb on Via Alpina Blue D2 runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 1,851 ft (564 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.1%.