Passo dei Salati

#1629 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Passo dei Salati is a mountain pass that between the Valsesia and the Valley of Lys. The pass was also known by the name of the Colle Inferiore de Pisse. The term salati recalls of an ancient passage of Roman soldiers. It connects the villages of Alagna Valsesia and Gressoney-La-Trinité. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°51'58"N, 7°51'23"E

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Aosta ValleyItaly

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Passo dei Salati – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monterosa Ski, Gnifetti Hut, Parrotspitze, Lyskamm.

2.3 miW
Ski area, Winter sport
Monterosa Ski
60 min walk • Monterosa Ski, Italy, is a premier alpine destination nestled in the heart of the Aosta Valley, offering an expansive and diverse terrain for skiers and snowboarders. Spread across three valleys and linked by a network of state-of-the-art lifts, the area boasts over...
2.3 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking, Mountain hut
Gnifetti Hut
60 min walk • Perched on the gnarled ridges of the Monte Rosa massif, the Gnifetti Hut serves as a beacon for mountaineers and alpine enthusiasts venturing through the Pennine Alps. Standing at an elevation of 3,647 meters, this alpine hut in Italy is a crucial stop for climbers...
3.8 miN
Historic mountain known for climbing
Parrotspitze
96 min walk • Ascending to the heights of the Pennine Alps, Parrotspitze stands as a majestic mountain peak in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. With an elevation of 4,432 meters, it is one of the significant summits that form the Monte Rosa Massif, a mountainous group renowned for...
4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lyskamm
103 min walk • Lyskamm, also known as Silberbast, is a towering presence in the Pennine Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. This majestic mountain stands at an impressive height of 4,527 meters and is often referred to as one of the "four-thousanders" in the...
3.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ludwigshöhe Mountain
90 min walk • Ludwigshöhe Mountain, nestled in the Pennine Alps of Italy, stands as a majestic testament to the rugged beauty of the region. At an elevation of 4,341 meters, this mountain is not only a formidable peak for mountaineers but also a breathtaking spectacle for nature...
2.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vincent Pyramid
74 min walk • The Vincent Pyramid is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between the Italian regions of Aosta Valley and Piedmont. The Vincent Pyramid makes up a large buttress of the huge multi-summited Monte Rosa. It lies south of the Ludwigshöhe on the border with...
4.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago Bianco
106 min walk • Lago Bianco is a lake in the Province of Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy. At an elevation of 2332 m, its surface area is 0.03 km².
3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Nero
86 min walk • The Schwarzhorn is a 4,321-metre-high summit in the Italian Alps just next to the Swiss border. It is part of the Monte Rosa massif in the Wallis Alps, which lie on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
5 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
Alpenzu Grande, Gressoney-Saint-Jean
128 min walk • The Alpenzu refuge is an alpine refuge located in the Lys Valley in the Aosta Valley.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Testa Grigia
106 min walk • Testa Grigia is a mountain on the Italian side of the Monte Rosa Massif in the Pennine Alps. It is the highest mountain of the ridge that separates the Lys valley from the Ayas Valley, in Aosta Valley.
3.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Bianco
82 min walk • Corno Bianco is a mountain of the Pennine Alps. It's a popular climbing destination of Valsesia.