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The Alta Via 4 is a physically demanding trail. It is approximately 85 km long, with an elevation gain of approximately 4,500 meters. Some sections of the route are exposed or steep. Few sections are equipped with steel cable.
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The entire journey usually takes 6 days. Most hikers walk the trail from north to south, which is the way the route is described in the most guidebooks.
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The trail is well marked with red and white paint splashes, cairns, and occasional dark blue triangular symbols containing the number '4'.
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Alta Via 4 is a hut to hut trail, so that each section ends with a hut (rifugio), that offers food and accommodation.
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