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The Aosta Valley : in Val Ferret, one step away from heaven

At the foot of Mont Blanc , north of the Courmayeur basin, lies Val Ferret , which together with Val Vény forms the geographical limit of the massif on the Italian side.

High-altitude excitement

As you enjoy a walk along the Val Ferret, on the left you can admire some of the highest and most majestic peaks in the Alps: the Dent du Géant, the Grandes Jorasses, the Aiguille de Triolet and Mont Dolent, while on the right, the slopes of Mont de La Saxe are decidedly gentler.

In summer season in Courmayeur, mountain enthusiasts can enjoy a wide choice of itineraries, with everything from walks, suitable for everyone, to mountain biking and horse riding, through to mountaineering routes , including an tempting trail at the Dent du Géant . Its unmistakable profile attracts anyone visiting this area to admire the spectacular scenery offered by the towering mountains. A series of fixed ropes facilitates the ascent to the Dent du Géant. However, this is an alpine route for experts and it is advisable to be accompanied by an alpine guide to ensure a safe ascent. You can reach the Torino hut with the first run of the Skyway cable car, and if you are not sure whether you will be able to climb back down the same day, you can stay overnight.

A trekker's paradise

Val Ferret is also the ideal destination for anyone who loves trekking : an easy and well-signposted trail crosses the entire valley from Entrèves to the  Col du Petit Ferret. After crossing Entrèves, you will leave your car and take the dirt track, passing the Dora di Val Ferret and, shortly afterwards, entering the forest. Once you have made your way through the forest, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Val Ferret, Val Vény and Mont Blanc. This 15-kilometre route can be divided into stages, thanks to the three shelters found along the way: the first is Bertone Refuge , the second is Bonatti Refuge , which offers splendid views of the Dent du Géant, and the last is  Elena Refuge , after Arnouva.

Cross-country skiing and snow biking in winter

Val Ferret is an unmissable winter holiday destination. If you love snow-covered landscapes and activities in the snow, you are sure to be spoiled for choice, with opportunities to try out cross-country skiing , fat biking, snow biking or simply stroll along the beaten snow path reserved for pedestrians. In addition to Nordic skiing in Val Ferret, in Courmayeur you have two slopes perfect for downhill skiing or snowboard adventures, that of Chécrouit and that of Val Veny, and two ski schools, the ideal solution if you are a beginner.

The richness of Val Ferret, from fauna to flora

Val Ferret is also a Special Protection Area , located on a migration route and established with the aim of protecting birdlife. The protected area starts from the village of La Palud and extends to Col Ferret:  81 bird species have been identified, including some increasingly rare ones, such as the golden eagle, bearded vulture, red-crowned owl, ptarmigan, chough, black grouse, black woodpecker and red-backed shrike.

It is also home to the highest ibex colony in Europe, and you are very likely to spot chamois, roe deer, deer, hares and marmots: there is even a small group of albinos. The flora is equally spectacular. Adding to all the flowers and plants you will find along the trails  of Val Ferret or Val Veny, be sure to visit the Saussurea Alpine Botanical Garden , among the highest in Europe, which can be reached by the Skyway cable car (first station at Pavillon du Mont Fréty). Set up in 1984 by the Donzelli-Gilberti Foundation to protect the Mont Blanc flora, it also hosts species from the Eastern Alps, Asia and North America.

Via Val Veny, 11013 Courmayeur AO, Italia

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Highlights of the Tour Du Mont Blanc: Val Ferret

Whilst every place along the Tour du Mont Blanc is visually stunning, the Val Ferret really does take some beating! Val Ferret is a valley in Italy which runs from Courmayeur to a tiny hamlet called Arnuva. Whilst it’s possible to walk this stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc along the valley bottom, the balcony trail is far more interesting. 

On Alpenwild’s Tour du Mont Blanc , we do this hike on the fifth day, after three days of hiking and a well-deserved rest day in Courmayeur. We hike straight from our hotel in Courmayeur to the trail head (stopping via the bakery for fresh bread for our pic nic lunch of course!)

One of the best parts of the Val Ferret balcony trail is that most of the ascent is gained in the first couple of hours, leaving a more leisurely afternoon to enjoy the views.  After two hours of hiking up a forest trail, the trees clear and the Bertone Refuge comes into sight. Here you can reward your efforts with a cappuccino on the sun deck.

With most of the hard work done, the afternoon is spent meandering along an undulating trail which affords spectacular views of the Italian side of Mont Blanc and the Grand Jorrasses. On this day of the Tour du Mont Blanc you are walking on the opposite side of the Mont Blanc Massif to Chamonix. Looking back towards Courmayeur, it’s possible to see the Col de la Seigne which divides France and Italy. And looking ahead, the Grand Col Ferret rises up, forming the natural border between Italy and Switzerland.

After a few more hours of hiking you will reach a junction. From here you can descend to the valley floor or continue along the balcony trail. If the weather is good, I like to stay high as the views are better and the trail goes past the cosy Bonatti refuge. I always stop here for another coffee (when in Italy!)

From the Bonatti refuge it’s just a couple more hours hiking to reach the tiny Arnuva hamlet at the end of Val Ferret. On Alpenwild tours we stay in Arnuva overnight in a beautiful rustic family owned hotel. The hotel only has 10 rooms and is nestled into the hill side to keep it safe from avalanches in winter. On a summers day it’s lovely to spend the afternoon sunbathing on the grassy terrace, gazing up at the glacial peaks. With so little light pollution in the valley, it’s worth staying up late as on a clear night, it’s possible to see the milky way.

From Val Ferret, the next stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc is to climb over the Grand Col Ferret and wave goodbye to Italy and hello to Switzerland. More on that in a future post!

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This splendid valley runs from the foot of Mont Blanc  on towards Col Ferret, the pass that leads over into Switzerland. Along the left side of the valley are some of the loftiest, most magnificent peaks in the Alps: the Dente del Gigante , the Grandes Jorasses , the Aiguille de Triolet and Mont Dolent , while the slopes of Mont de La Saxe on the right are considerably less forbidding. The views here are spectacular all year round.

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Traveling the world and doing good, a taste of the tour de mont blanc: a hike in val ferret, courmayeur.

Our first hike along our taste of the Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) was in the Val Ferret, one of two breathtaking valleys that cut through Courmayeur, Italy on the southeastern side of Mont Blanc. Known as one of the most stunning hikes in the area, especially if blessed with good weather, hiking in Val Ferret would set the tone of what would be a stunning eight full days of hiking around the TMB and leave me longing to go back.

We rose early to one of many mouth-watering, gorgeous mornings in the Alps. The sky was cloudless and eggshell blue and the view of the towering, snow-capped jagged Graian Alps pierced through the sky like lightning. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast of fresh Italian parma ham, local cheese, homemade bread, and sweets before lacing up our hiking boots and heading out.

View right outside my hotel window in Courmayeur, Italy

Although we had rented a car for the week, our hotel recommended taking the bus to the start of our hike since parking is difficult on busy weekends in the summer. With our backpacks ready to go and a picnic lunch of fresh Italian baguette, local cotta ham, tomatoes, and Piave cheese, we set off. We caught the bus at the city hall (Municipio) stop located a few short blocks from our hotel in the direction of Val Ferret.

As we left Courmayeur, it was obvious that the rest of the fully packed bus was also heading to the Val Ferret for a hike. The thirty-minute ride was filled with fellow trekkers from all around the world, sharing stories of their routes and experience on the TMB. It was fun to chat and compare notes, and I especially was excited to meet fellow women older than me partaking in the tour self-guided. Everyone was filled with smiles and laughter. Obviously, their souls were happy and fulfilled from the fresh mountain air and stunning views afforded along the TMB. It made me even more excited to start our day and do our first hike.

The bus drove through a winding valley road and we got off at the stop marked Rifugio Bonatti where we would access the trail.

The air was fresh and pure, and as soon as I was off the bus and on the trail, I felt alive with excitement and anticipation for our day. I was in my element, and all I could think of was the famous John Muir quote: “The mountains are calling and I must go”.

Heading off into Val Ferret

Sensational views like this are common on a lovely day in Val Ferret

The first part of the hike brings you up to the Rifugio Bonatti, a relatively steep 30 minutes up through beautiful forest and wildflowers with jaw-dropping views of the surrounding Alps. Although we had only just begun our hike for the day, the setting at Rifugio Bonatti was too darn beautiful to not stop and take it all in. We ordered a cappuccino and hot chocolate to enjoy on the patio before setting off on our journey hiking back to Courmayeur.

The Rifugio Bonatti (2025 m) is located on a pastoral hillside on the south side of Val Ferret facing the impressive Grandes Jorasses. The Rifugio is named in honor of great Italian mountaineer Walter Bonatti and is one of the nicest huts on the TMB. We took a brief look inside and it definitely is lovely.

After setting off, we headed for about two hours in the direction of Rifugio Beretone passing through high open meadows, covered in wildflowers and with extraordinary panoramic views that make this one of the most stunning hikes of all along the TMB.

I was impressed by how well-marked the trailheads are, making it quite easy to do the TMB self-guided. Every trailhead had not only distance but approximate time with multiple choices.

The Val Ferret is one of two valleys that slice through Courmayeur. The TMB goes through both the Val Ferret and the Val Veny and each valley is quite unique. As you hike from Rifugio Bonatti to Rifugio Beretone along the TMB, you pass along the glorious north flank of the Mont de la Saxe and what makes this hike so astounding is that the two sides of the valley are completely different.

The northern side is rugged with steep, with high rocky peaks dripping with glaciers while the southern side is beautifully verdant and lush. It is quite surreal walking through this large open meadow cut through these diverse valleys along the flank of Mont Saxe. Part of the joy of this hike is taking the time to stop and pinch yourself that it is not all but a dream.

We hiked to the sound of cicadas and the song of cuckoo birds and enjoyed the many Buongiorno ‘s along the way.

Following the path

There are lots of tiny villages and hamlets like this one below in case you want to take a break and spend the night.

Glaciers are everywhere too.

We reached the Rifugio Beretone two hours later and it was buzzing with activity. Since it is only about an hour and a half hike from Courmayeur, many Italians hike up for lunch on the weekend.

After you pass the rifugio, the rest of the hike continues down a very rocky and steep trail. It is rather hard on the knees and toes!  I am glad we did the hike this way as opposed to the other way as it would be hard to start with such a steep incline.

Just as we were beginning to wonder when the hike would be done, we entered a small hamlet on the outskirts of Courmayeur and were back in civilization. In not too long, we were back in town enjoying a well-deserved gelatto and already dreaming about the next day’s hike into Val Veny.

Rifugio Giorgio Bertone (at 1985 m) is a popular day hike from Courmayeur, especially on weekends, where the locals climb up the steep 1.5 hour trail and dine in the heart of the Alps. www.rifugiobertone.it

Rifugio Bonatti (2025 m) – located on a pastoral hillside on south side of Val Ferret faceing the impressive Grandes Jorasses. Named in honour of great Italian mountaineer Walter Bonatti and one of the nicest huts on the TMB. www.rifugiobonatti.it

To reach the hike, take the bus from the Municipio stop in Courmayeur and get off at the Rifugio Bonatti. Hike is approximately 12 km and takes roughly four hours with a few stops along the way.

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breathtaking pics. when is the best month to visit Mont Blanc?

Thank you! The best months are June, July and August. 🙂

Another fabulous hike Nicole. I hope I get to see this part of the world one day. Alison

Me too Alison! You would love it! Besides the hiking, the views in the town are incredible so you can just enjoy a breathtaking meal outside in Courmayeur or Chamonix with the Alps right there. It really is special.

You would love it Alison! 🙂

An incredible experience, Nicole! Your terrific photos tell the story of this spectacular area. Thanks for taking me there. 🙂

Thank you Jane. I really have a special place in my heart for Europe. Always have, always will. I love the beauty of all these mountain towns and villages. They make me so happy.

Nicole what a stunning hike and I especially love the idea of being able to stop for refreshments and snacks and take in all of the beauty. Wonderful to see such a range of ages.

Thanks Sue! This is a trek you must do! I know you’d love it! We also saw some brave souls mountain biking on the TMB! I think it would be better though to hike it. Then you can capture all its beauty. I was so inspired by the wide range of ages on the trek. There were tons of people in their 60s and 70s which inspired me deeply! (Not to mention my Dad). 🙂

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ALTIMETRIA QUOTE E DISTANZA

dislivello totale salita: mt 1.430 quota massima: mt 2.080 quota minima: mt 1.262 km totali: 34,7

SENSO DI MARCIA

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TEMPO DI PEDALATA

di puro movimento 4 ore e 30 minuti

SINTESI VALUTAZIONI

panorami: 10/10 difficoltà salita: 8/10 difficoltà discesa: 10/10 impegno fisico: 8/10

NOTE GENERALI (ES. NON PEDALABILITA’, DIFFICOLTA’ PARTICOLARI, NOTE VARIE, ECC.)

pendenze: massima salita 14,6%, massima discesa 30,8% tratto a mano:  circa 40 minuti nel complesso dell’itinerario. In particolare, una ventina di minuti a spinta/spalla sono richiesti per salire dei quota sul sentiero della Val Ferret (Sentiero della Grande Balconata della Val Ferret), complessivamente si parla di circa 150/180 metri di dislivello non ciclabile, escludendo i brevi tratti in cui è possibile pedalare; in seguito, percorrendo il sentiero della Balconata, si incontrano diversi brevissimi passaggi a spinta sopratutto più frequenti dopo il rifugio Bonatti: complessivamente occorre mettere in preventivo una decina di minuti; infine occorre confrontarsi con l’ostico e ripido sentiero di discesa dopo il Rifugio Bertone, dove i tempi non in sella sono naturalmente commisurati alle proprie capacità di discesa ed al mezzo tecnico a disposizione: anche in questo casi è bene mettere in preventivo una decina di minuti complessivi per i molteplici passaggi sopratutto nella prima parte di discesa salita:  prevalentemente su asfalto con massima pendenza del 9-10% sino a Planpincieux, poi  eccetto il breve tratto a tornanti, ci si confronta con asfalto dalla modesta pendenza fino a Arpnouva;  lo sterrato per il Rifugio Elena è in ottime condizioni con pendenze massime attorno al 12-14%; il grado di difficoltà piuttosto elevato attribuito all’itinerario è legato alla percorrenza dei tratti in salita sul sentiero che percorre in quota la Val Ferret, spesso piuttosto intensi ancorchè brevi e comunque su stretta traccia di sentiero discesa:  molto difficile causa pietre e passaggi con stretti tornanti – vedasi quanto indicato in scheda % sterrato: 71% ricordarsi : // note: evitarne la percorrenza nei periodi estivi di più alta frequentazione turistica

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2 risposte a Tour dei tre Rifugi della Val Ferret

Grazie della descrizione, traccia GPS e foto. Ci siamo stati il 15 agosto. Posti incredibili e spettacolari – frequentato ovviamente anche da escursionisti ma non ci hanno disturbati, con un po’ di toleranza c’è posto per tutti. Mi permetto solo di dire che noi “bikers di livello medio” abbiamo spinto la bici anche per lunghi tratti dove nella descrizione si leggeva “diventa quasi interamente ciclabile”. La discesa dal rif. Elena per sentiero non la farei più inquanto per noi a tratti non ciclabile – tornerei per la stradina per risparmiare un po’ di energia per quello che segue. Quanto alla discesa dal rif. Bertone (fino a trovare la sterrata a 1500) devo dire che l’abbiamo trovata assai difficile (direi un buon S3 se non S4 in alcuni punti) e siamo riusciti a pedalare ben poco – questa impressione è stata confermata anche da bikers più esperti di noi e tecnicamente più bravi. Ciò non toglie niente al giudizio complessivo “BELLISSIMO” nel complesso – al patto di accettare anche molti tratti da fare a piedi diventando così un percorso “ciclo/escursionistico” Grazie ancora

Bellissimo giro con panorama impressionante… nella seconda parte più cicloescursionitico che di mtb pura, il tratto di spinta complessivo dura più di una ora e 5h30 di movimento totale (almeno per me mediamente allenato). Come indicato se fatto in giornate estive come oggi oltre a fermarsi per spingere la bici bisogna fermarsi per fare passare gli escursionisti sempre nella seconda parte. Tutti e tre i rifugi offrono da bere e da mangiare. Discesa per amanti del genere è top fino ai 1500mt

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Tour Sci Alpinistico ad Anello della Val Ferret

Escursione su richiesta.

Questa escursione è su richiesta, se sei interessato indicaci quando vorresti effettuarla ed inviaci i tuoi riferimenti. Ti contatteremo subito per darti la disponibilità di una guida e per ulteriori informazioni.

Questo spettacolare tour ad anello di scialpinismo è una meravigliosa ed incredibilmente panoramica escursione che si sviluppa in un ambiente fatato. Tocca i colli di Bandarrey, Fourchon, Saint Rhemy e Malatrà.

Un bellissimo itinerario che sconfina in territorio svizzero e che accompagna gli escursionisti attraverso ampi ed evocativi pendii regalando panorami stupendi, salite stimolanti ed emozionanti e divertentissime sciate su neve fantastica. Un itinerario lungo e impegnativo ma incredibilmente remunerativo che si sviluppa prevalentemente su ampi pendii.

• Difficoltà media

Presenza punti di ristoro nelle vicinanze

• Numero massimo partecipanti

Adatta solo agli adulti

Informazioni sull'escursione di sci alpinismo in Val Ferret

Il tour sci alpinistico ad anello della Val Ferret parte dalle località di Arnouva o Lavachey, nella parte italiana della Val Ferret; si sale in direzione del Rifugio Elena. Superato il rifugio, si prosegue lungo il fondo del vallone fino a raggiungere il Colle di Bandarrey (2696 metri) a cui si arriva superando un breve risalto molto ripido.

Inizia, poi, la discesa in territorio svizzero, ma prima di effettuarla è possibile salire all'Aiguille des Angroniettes che è proprio sopra il colle. Entrando in Svizzera si scende fino ad una quota di circa 2150 metri per, poi, risalire -attraverso un canale- verso il Col Fourchon (2695 metri).

Dal colle si rientra in Italia con una bellissima discesa di 300 metri di dislivello. Velocemente, poi, si sale al Colle di St. Rhemy o al vicino Col d'Arc (2'560 metri) da cui si scende nella Comba di Merdeux fino ad incrociare la bella strada poderale. Se le condizioni della neve lo consentono, è possibile scendere fino al torrente e risalire aggiungendo all'anello ulteriori 300 metri di dislivello in discesa ed in salita.

L'ultimo tratto con le pelli di foca si affronta per salire al Col Malatrà lungo un ripido pendio. Dal colle si scende dolcemente verso il Rifugio Bonatti per raggiungere la strada che riporta gli escursionisti al punto di partenza.

L'escursione sci alpinistica ad anello della Val Ferret parte da una quota di 1642 o 1769 metri e raggiunge una quota massima di 2934 metri coprendo un dislivello totale di 2600 metri. È classificata come BS e l'esposizione prevalente durante la discesa è variabile.

Prezzo tour sci alpinistico ad anello della Val Ferret

€ 445 - fino a 2 persone

€ 495 - fino a 3 persone

€ 550 - fino a 4 persone

Dove incontrerai la tua guida alpina in Val Ferret

• Punto di ritrovo Il giorno dell'escursione fatti trovare: Ristorante Chalet Dolent 3 Località Lavachey in Val Ferret 11013 Courmayeur, AO dove incontrerai la tua guida alpina.
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• Coordinate geografiche 45°50'59.6"N 7°01'17.4"E
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La prenotazione di questa esperienza è individuale, con guida alpina dedicata, può essere effettuata per un numero di partecipanti che non eccede il numero massimo consentito.

Il prezzo indicato è riferito all'escursione con guida alpina dedicata ed all’eventuale trasferimento con mezzo privato della guida. Si intende per prenotazioni fino al numero massimo di partecipanti previsto.

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Per effettuare la prenotazione dell'escursione sci alpinistica ad anello della Val Ferret con guida alpina, devi inviare una richiesta che deve indicare i tuoi riferimenti, il numero di partecipanti e la data/periodo in cui vuoi effettuare l'escursione sci alpinistica. Il nostro team ti risponderà subito con la disponibilità della guida, eventuale data di scadenza opzione per la prenotazione, modalità di pagamento, caratteristiche ed organizzazione dell’attività. Una volta confermata la prenotazione ti invieremo la ricevuta e il voucher di presentazione con i dettagli relativi al servizio, il nome della guida alpina, o della scuola d’alpinismo, e i riferimenti di contatto.

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Italy | Highlights of Italy: Courmayeur, Cogne, Champoluc

A showcase of three of our favorite regions in italy.

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Trip  Highlights :

Experience true italian authenticity in three italian regions surrounded by elegant scenery., after a full day of exploring, rest in superior 4-star hotels known for their hospitality and ambiance., dine on haute cuisine in elegant surroundings to regional, farm-to-table specialties in cozy surroundings..

The Highlights of Italy Trek was designed to showcase three of our favorite villages in the Val d’Aosta region of Italy , as well as provide exceptional hiking with a broad range of physical challenge. For those who prefer to unpack and stay unpacked for a few days at a time, this trek is for you.

We begin our trek in the beautiful, historic alpine resort town of Courmayeur, ideally perched at the headwaters of the Dora Baltea river which carves its way through the Val d’Aosta and ultimately down to the Mediterranean. Courmayeur is located in Northwest Italy, bordering France and Switzerland, and sits directly beneath the imposing south face of Mont Blanc, arguably the most impressive aspect of this peak .

Our next trekking adventure takes us to Cogne, one of the most beautiful villages in the Aosta Valley, located in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park – Italy’s oldest national park . There are 130 waterfalls inside the park and it is home to the Paradisia botanical garden with more than 1000 mountain-dwelling species including Ibex, wild goat, marmots, and royal eagles. Cogne is surrounded by four valleys and proudly showcases the vast Meadows of Sant’Orso, recognized as a “Wonder of Italy.”

Our final destination is the charming village of Champoluc, where summer visitors experience countless hiking trails around the Monte Rosa massif while enjoying magical views of the surrounding glaciers and peaks. During the 12th century, the Walser people emigrated from the lower reaches of the Swiss Valais to settle the high mountains that surrounded them and traces of their existence are still evident in the upper Val d’Ayas where Champoluc sits.

Throughout the tour we have chosen to stay in superior 4-star hotels known for their hospitality and ambiance. Similarly, food ranges from haute cuisine in elegant surroundings to regional, farm-to-table specialties in cozy, authentic surroundings .

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - arrive in courmayeur.

Independently transfer to Courmayeur. Overnight in a well-appointed four-star hotel not far from the pedestrian zone.

Day 2 - Checrouit/Masion Ville to La Visaille

Setting out with Courmayeur’s main tram to Plan Checrouit, we ascend to a magnificent ridge directly opposite some of the most spectacular scenery in all of the Alps. We spend the morning fascinated by the South Face of Mont Blanc (its most impressive side). After a well-timed espresso stop, we descend into the Val Veny, a verdant glacier scoured valley below the French border. Wander gentle WW1 roads to La Visaille for our quick shuttle home. A panoramic start to say the least!

Distance: 6 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 1200/2000 ft.

Day 3 - Sentiero Balcone della Val Ferret

The balcony path above the Val Ferret is the perfect complement to yesterday’s outing in Val Veny. In fact, it is a near mirror image. Still staring up at the South Face of Mont Blanc we now get a full view of its most famous facet – The Brenva. As the legendary Tom Patey once put it, “Any fool can monkey around on rock overhangs, but it takes craft and cunning to beat the Brenva”! Sure enough this Himalayan-scale wall of ice was the setting for many of mountaineering’s most significant developments over the course of generations.

Distance: 7 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 1800/2100 ft.

Day 4 - Transfer to Cogne

Cogne is approximately a 1-hour drive, first down the main valley and then climbing up to the edge of the Grand Paradiso National Park. The park was established by King Victor Emmanuel in the early 19th century to protect its legendary Ibex herd (from poachers – he wanted to hunt them himself!). The Ibex are Italy’s most majestic wild animal and are now ever present after having been culled to a herd of only 60 at the time of the park’s initiation. We have the option to enjoy a lovely circumnavigation on floor of the beautiful Valnontey or a quick ascent to a nearby sub summit for those in need of more challenging terrain.

Day 5 - Lago di Loie Loop Hike

One of the most celebrated hikes in the Cogne area, excellent views and ever-changing terrain all culminating in the wonderful cascading waterfall “Cascade de Lillaz”. The Lago di Loie is a crystal clear emerald green lake set against the backdrop of Mont Blanc now receding into the distance. Begin in the tiny hamlet of Lillaz just up valley from Cogne. Marmots and Ibex abound in this lovely amphitheater. Continue on to the upper ridge to complete a circumnavigation of the valley or enjoy shorter options back to your start point.

Distance: 8 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2100/3100 ft.

Day 6 - Rifugio Vittorio Sella

This out and back trail goes into the National Park and features the possibility of wildlife viewing, as well as views of the Grand Paradiso mountain. Start wandering along the floor of the Valnontey beside the river or enjoy a jump start by vehicle to the hamlet of Valnontey. An excellent, very broad path, takes us into the Lauson Valley below the Petit and Grand Lauson. The gentle trail is a wonderful feat of engineering. Enjoy a fabulous hut lunch at the Rifugio Vittorio Sella – you may even have Ibex trying to steal your food!

Distance: 6 to 10 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 3300 ft.

Day 7 - Cogne to Champoluc

Begin with a scenic 1.5 hour transfer to Champoluc. Spend the a afternoon hiking above the village. There are several hike options to choose from, including an easy-going loop hike to the Cappella Sarteur. Harder options such as the Mezzalama hut are also available. Champoluc has risen from its humble history to become a startlingly beautiful and elegant Aostan mountain village below the magnificent flanks of the Breithorn and Lyskamm.

Day 8 - Alpi di Verra and Lago Blu

Today we experience an excellent loop out of the village of St. Jacques, the highest in the valley. A remarkably charismatic hamlet, St. Jacques is not to be missed! We spend the day under the broad flanks of the Breithorn (the peak that towers above Zermatt, Switzerland on the opposite side of the ridge). The Lago Blu is a charming byproduct of glacial advances of the early 19th century when the ice was exceptionally active. It now even boasts gentle white sand beaches.

Distance: 8 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2700 ft.

Day 9 - Crest/Col Pinter

After a quick transfer with the Crest cable car, we spend our last day on an epic climb to the Col Pinter. An absolute highlight will be the views all the way back to Monte Bianco! The Lago Pinter is a wonderful lunch spot near the pass to Gressoney. With the addition of a new cable car stage to Ostafa, this outing can be as strenuous or gentle as you wish.

Distance: 9 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 3300 ft.

Day 10 - Depart

Trip rating.

Trip Ratings Explained

Guided Tour

June 19-28, 2024

2024 Pricing $5,150 per person double Single(+$620)

*Minimum of 4 people to run this trek.

Private Guided Tour

Mid June – Mid September

2024 Pricing $6,160 per person double Single(+$620)

Please contact us to schedule a private guided tour.

Trip Profile

9 nights / 10 days

Accommodations

9 nights in superior, four-star hotels.

Breakfast + Dinner

Breakfast and dinner are included daily.

Luggage Transfer

Luggage transfers (1 per person, 50 lbs or less)

Transportation

All transportation during the tour beginning in Courmayeur and ending in Champoluc.

A one-time group transfer from Champoluc to the train station in Ivera is included upon departure.

Geneva Airport – Courmayeur: 2 hours by Alpybus, a shared van service.

Milan Malpensa Airport – Courmayeur: approximately 5 hours by bus.

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Giro ad anello nella Val Ferret che tocca i Rifugi Elena, Bonatti e Bertone in single trail costantemente di fronte al Massiccio del Monte Bianco. Rif. Elena quota 2.066 m, aperto da metà giugno a metà settembre. Rif. Bonatti quota 2.025 m, aperto da metà maggio ad inizio ottobre. Rif. Bertone quota 2.000 m, aperto da inizio giugno a fine settembre. Eviterei il giro in mtb nel mese di luglio ed agosto e forse anche nei weekend fino a metà settembre. Il sentiero di collegamento tra i rifugi è condiviso con gli escursionisti a cui normalmente si dà la precedenza. Il percorso si suddivide in cinque tronconi: salita al Rif. Elena completamente ciclabile; discesa ad Arpnouva con alcuni passaggi tecnici all’ inizio e a fine tratto; salita da Arpnouva con un primo tratto poco ciclabile; traverso fino a Rif. Bonatti e poi sopra Rif. Bertone ciclabile; discesa a Planpincieux ciclabile. L’ anello inizia da una delle frazioni di Courmayeur, Planpincieux, 1.590 m. e ci si immette sulla strada di fondovalle seguendola fino a Lavachey (1.640 m) e poi si giunge alla frazione di Arpnouva (1.790 m) nei pressi della quale poco dopo ha termine l’asfalto ed ha inizio il tratto di salita più impegnativo per pendenze e fondo (sterrato) in direzione del Rifugio Elena (2.066 m) raggiungibile in circa mezz’ora di facile pedalata. Dal rifugio, dove si ha una notevole panoramica sull’intera Val Ferret e sul ghiacciaio di Pré de Bard, parte un ottimo ed evidente sentiero che ridiscende a fondovalle e risulta per la gran parte del tempo percorribile in sella senza particolari difficoltà, ad eccezione di qualche ripido passaggio più agevole nel versante prativo nell’ultima parte e qualche curva stretta su fondo sdrucciolevole nella prima parte. Si ripercorre poi in comune con l’itinerario di andata alcune centinaia di metri su strada per deviare, nei pressi del ponte di legno, sul sentiero TMB (Tour del Monte Bianco) in prossimità di alcune case della frazione di Arpnouva e comincia poi a salire di quota sul versante del Mont de Belle Combe: i primi 100 metri di quota di fatto sono ciclabili per rari e brevi momenti causa traccia troppo ripida tra cespugli e pini; successivamente due traversi con minori pendenze permettono di guadagnare rapidamente metri sino ad arrivare, sempre in alternanza con tratti a spinta, all’alpeggio di Arpnouva di mezzo (2005 m). Qui il sentiero diviene più regolare e pedalabile – con continui saliscendi in ambiente privo di vegetazione – fino al Rifugio Bonatti (2.025) dove è presente una meravigliosa balconata naturale sul massiccio del Monte Bianco ed in particolare sulle Grandes Jorasses, qualcuno intravede il Rif. Boccalatte. Dal Rifugio Bonatti, seguendo sempre il TMB, si perde leggermente quota e si prosegue in single trail in direzione del Rifugio Bertone; nel giro di poco più di un’ ora di pedalata si giunge presso una panoramica sommità (2.040 m). Per la discesa a valle o si opta per il sentiero TMB per Courmayeur o per la più facile discesa a ritroso fino a Leuchey per ricongiungersi con la strada della Val Ferret e ritorno al parcheggio. L’escursionista editore n.1 – Monte Bianco – Courmayeur – Carta dei sentieri (1:25.000)

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Electrostal History and Art Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• (0.19 mi) Elektrostal Hotel
• (1.21 mi) Yakor Hotel
• (1.27 mi) Mini Hotel Banifatsiy
• (1.18 mi) Elemash
• (1.36 mi) Hotel Djaz
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• (0.13 mi) Makecoffee
• (0.25 mi) Amsterdam Moments
• (0.25 mi) Pechka
• (0.26 mi) Mazhor

ELECTROSTAL HISTORY AND ART MUSEUM: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

• (0.19 mi) Elektrostal Hotel
• (1.21 mi) Yakor Hotel
• (1.27 mi) Mini Hotel Banifatsiy
• (1.18 mi) Elemash
• (1.36 mi) Hotel Djaz
• (0.07 mi) Prima Bolshogo
• (0.13 mi) Makecoffee
• (0.25 mi) Amsterdam Moments
• (0.25 mi) Pechka
• (0.26 mi) Mazhor

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Located along the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc , the Col du Grand-Ferret connects the Val Ferret of Aosta Vallley with the Swiss one and offers beautiful views. Priceless view of the Pré-de-Bar glacier, the Ferret valley, the Col de la Seigne , and the border between Italy and Switzerland, you can also see the border with France at the bottom of the Val Veny.

E - Trekking

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Arnouva (1.770 Mt)

Altitude difference

Itinerary description

From the bus stop in Arnouva, which allows you to reach a point of the route prohibited for vehicle transit, you pass past the Chalet Val Ferret (1,784 meters) crossing a bridge, and continue to a clearing that allows you to go down to the shore of the Dora Ferret up to a magnificent waterfall. From the esplanade, you can choose whether to take the path that on the right climbs along the side of the mountain or continue along the unpaved road: the journey times are almost identical, but you must pay attention to late snowfields. The path reaches a group of huts in ruins and passes a stream, before facing the last climb to Rifugio Elena (2,062 meters). Built against the side of the mountain to be protected from avalanches, the refuge offers a magnificent view of the Pré de Bar glacier and the east face of the Grandes Jorasses. In the period of early summer, the refuge is surrounded by numerous beautiful flowers of various types. Behind the hut, the trail turns right to cross the ridge and reaches the Pré-de-Bar Damon pasture. Past the ruins, the path climbs before turning left towards the Col du Grand Ferret (2,537 mt). An orientation board helps to identify the most interesting points of the panorama.

Useful tips for hikers

– According to the regional law it is forbidden to set up tents and camp below 2500m. – Help us protect the mountains! Remember to leave the paths as you found them: collect your waste, you can throw them and differentiate once you return to the valley. – In the mountains, you need appropriate clothing: bring with you sunscreen, a windbreaker, and hiking shoes. – Keep a trail map in your backpack in case you lose your phone line. – Always consult the weather conditions before organizing your trip. – There are no refreshment points or fountains along some of these routes. Remember to always bring the right amount of water with you. – To ensure safety for the youngest hikers, it is advisable to walk along the paths on the side of the mountain. – Given the presence on the trail of other hikers, but also marmots, squirrels, and other components of the local fauna, it is recommended to keep dogs on a leash.

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