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Ranzola Pass

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    Location: Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Aosta Valley, Italy

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    April 7, 2022

    Hiking

    This pass is located between Punta Regina and Mount Ciosé. There is a small plaque commemorating the passage of Lev Tolstoy.
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    June 27, 2025

    Mountain biking

    Watershed between the Val d'Ayas and the Gressonay valley
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    January 21, 2026

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    easily passable with any type of bike up to the last mountain pasture at the foot of the hill, from there there are portage sections alternating with technical pedal sections
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    1. Col Ranzola Trail (via Trail 7)

    6.75km

    02:14

    270m

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    Alpine hike to Col Ranzola where Tolstoy once walked, featuring a historic chapel and royal connections.

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    Historic alpine pass where Tolstoy once walked, connecting valleys with sweeping mountain views.
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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,160 m

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