Lago Misérin and Santuario della Madonna delle Nevi – loop from Dondena

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Lago Misérin and Santuario della Madonna delle Nevi – loop from Dondena

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Lago Misérin and Santuario della Madonna delle Nevi – loop from Dondena

03:52

9.76km

500m

Hiking

This difficult 6.1-mile (9.8 km) loop from Dondena offers a rewarding hike with 1630 feet (497 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking 3 hours and 51 minutes to complete. You will traverse varied alpine terrain, from steeper paths with panoramic views to gentler dirt roads, all while passing streams and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.85 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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704 m

Dondena Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Located at an altitude of 2,192 meters, the Dondena refuge is a former royal hunting lodge that still retains an original section dating back to the late 19th century.

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3.47 km

View of Lake Miserin

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

5.37 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows

Highlight • Religious Site

Sanctuary built a stone's throw from the Miserin Refuge. The refuge served as a hospice for the faithful who came here to visit the sanctuary.

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5.42 km

Misérin Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In the past, the Misérin Refuge was a hospice for pilgrims who reached the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Nevi. It is located at 2,582 meters above sea level, on …

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9.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

3.57 km

2.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.72 km

309 m

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 23 October

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-8°C

43 %

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Comments

August 12, 2024,Lago di Miserin e Lago Nero (anello)

Exit at Pont-Saint-Martin from the E25 motorway coming from Turin, shortly after the Forte di Bard, 7km after Pont-Saint-Martin on the SS26 in the direction of N (45.6118269N, 7.7446508E), at Hône, turn towards Champorcher which you reach after another 15km of state road; shortly after the town centre, follow the steep road on the right towards Dondénaz which after 5km …

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