Stage 7 of 11 · Gr20
Foce di Vizzavona → Bergerie du Melo
Start: Foce di Vizzavona
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: Bergerie du Melo
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Foce di Vizzavona → km 5.6 (2112m) 1,075–2,112m | 5.6 km | +1200m / -163m | 3h 12m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 5.6 (2112m) → Bergerie du Melo 943–2,215m | 14.9 km | +1749m / -1819m | 6h 48m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 20.6 km | +2,245m / -1,239m | 10h 01m |
Pace & Fuel Calculator
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface Breakdown
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 20.6 km, 2245m ascent, max altitude 2214.8m, ~9h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 4.4L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 3101 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2214.8m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp9h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles0% steep terrain, 2245m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Foce di Vizzavona to Bergerie du Melo (20.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
💧 Water Sources
- Fontaine d'Alzarella 1.7 km off trail
- Fontaine de Fulminato 1.6 km off trail
- Fontaine de l'Aghjola 539m off trail
- Funtana di Tagliali km 0.6 · 1.3 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 11.8 · On trail
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