UNDER THE SUN OF AOSTA VALLEY self-guided

Hiking details
6 Days 6 Days
Self-guided Self-guided
With baggage transportation With baggage transportation
Accommodation Refuge & hotel
Level ** Level **
From 810 € From 810 €

Between Mont-Blanc, Grand Paradis and Matterhorn

Located close to France and Switzerland, the Val d'Aosta shares with these countries languages and mountains while having its own culture. On the sunny slope dominated by Mont Fallère, small corners of paradise, all inhabited and exploited by a very present agriculture, offer traditional mountain and alpine landscapes. At the bottom of the valley, vineyards, Mediterranean vegetation, castles contrast with the immaculate white of the peaks.

Of a moderate level, this itinerant allows to enjoy the culture and gastronomy of Valdôtaine thanks to the inhabitants who welcome us in typical and warm accommodations. Just let yourself be transported to enjoy the panoramic landscapes facing the Mont-Blanc, the Matterhorn or the Grand Paradis.

You will like

  • Breathtaking panoramas of the high peaks of Aosta Valley
  • A gentle route with moderate elevations to take the time and enjoy with the possibility of a half-day rest at the middle of the stay
  • Ancestral paths, hamlets and typical accommodations
  • Gastronomy and Aosta Valley culture
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UNDER THE SUN OF AOSTA VALLEY self-guided

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Dates & prices

DEPARTURES AND PRICES

Daily departure from June 22 to September 15, 2024

Without luggage transport (with transfers D1 and D6)
810€ per person

With luggage transport (except D2) and return transfers by taxi
2 or 3 people: 1155€ per person
4 or 5 people: 930€ per person
6 or 7 people: 880€ per person

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THE PRICE

The price includes

  • Half board from dinner the first evening to breakfast of the last day ;
  • A road book: description and IGN maps (1 road book per registration up to 4 people. A supplementary road book for groups of 5 or more. Extra road book supplement 10-25€) ;
  • Accommodation in gites, refuges and small hotels ;
  • Daily luggage transport between accommodations (except day 2) and bus transfers.

The price does not include:

  • Picnic lunches ;
  • Shower tokens if needed ;
  • Luggage transport to Mont Fallère ;
  • Personal expenses (drinks, etc.), touristic visits ;
  • Your return journey from home to the point of departure/end point ;
  • Cancellation insurance

The price is all inclusive from departure to end point.

The itinerary day by day

Day 1

Meeting at Aosta
RU DE COLLET AND CERVIN
Start gently in the shade of the forest. Crossing along Ru du Collet, irrigation canal for meadows and fields. Debrief by the guide in front of the Matterhorn. Night at Chaligne refuge.
2h30 walk / Elevation : +400 m

Day 2

FALLERE MOUNTAIN PASTURES
Hiking at altitude, far from the forest. After crossing the Metz pass, you enter another world, surronded by mountain pastures. Under peaks of almost 3000 meters, beautiful traverse between mountain pastures, rocks and lakes. Night in the recent refuge of Mont Fallère which is hiding great artworks, at 2385m (without your luggage).
5h walk / Elevation gain: +750 m; -350 m

Day 3

LAKES AND PANORAMAS
In the morning, tour of the lakes to Dead Lake at 2634m, summit of the journay. Then traverse on a nice plateau with a 360° panorama on Mont Emilius and on Gran Paradiso. Descent into a beautiful larch forest and through the mountain pastures and Marnes ravines. Night in a friendly guesthouse in Vetan with good cuisine!
4 to 5 hours of walking / Elevation: +200 to 450 m; -850 to -1100 m depending on the group fitness

Day 4

BETWEEN RUS AND HAMES
Discovery of the "sun hamlets" of Saint-Nicolas and the "rus" on magnificent balcony trail to Vens. Afternoon rest on the terrace or loop hike by Lake Joux and the meadows above the village. Night in hotel.
2h30 to 4h30 walk / Elevation: +300 to 500 m; -250 to - 450 m

Day 5

COURT OF BARD - BALCONY OF MONT-BLANC
Magnificent views of Mont-Blanc and the Aosta Valley peaks, beautiful mixed forests, forgotten ancestral paths, an enchanting route! Before arriving in the wild Combe of Planaval, a climax at the top of Court of Bard with its 360° panorama.
6h30 walk / Elevation: + 850m; -800m or
5h30 walk / Elevation gain: + 600m; -550m

Day 6

PLANAVAL CIRQUE, THE LOST COMBE
Last day in this valley at the end of the world. Climb to the bottom of the cirque to the Bonalex mountain pasture and cross to Rantin. Possibility to climb to Serena pass. Return to the hotel then to Aosta.
5h to 6h30 walk / Elevation: + and - 650 m to + or - 850 m depending on the fitness of the group

End of the hike in the middle of the afternoon then transfer back to Aosta and collect your luggage.

The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation: from +500 to +575m and from -430 to -530m average per day, depending on the group.
Walking time: 4 to 5 hours average per day.
Itinerary: well marked paths, sometimes stony, no technical difficulty.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running and cycling.
Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

ROAD BOOK

Before departure, we give you a file containing:
- IGN maps with the route
- 1 road-book including all the information necessary for the hike
- 1 card holder
- The list of accommodation

MARKING

The circuit is marked by yellow signs and a regular marking on the ground.
The trails are identified by numbers.
It is preferable to master the IGN map reading at 1/25000.

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT

without luggage transport: you carry your luggage.
with baggage transport: your baggage is daily transported to your accommodation by a vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights in dormitory, in refuge
3 nights in 2/4- person bedroom, in hotel
Accommodations are located in small rural mountain villages with a family and friendly spirit and mountain huts for total immersion. They respect the typical architecture of the place.
Dinners are an opportunity to taste the local specialties: "fondue à la Fontine", pasta, polente, charcuterie, grolle ... while maintaining varied, balanced and well-groomed menus.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.Picnics are not included and can be pre-ordered in each accommodation in the evening. Possibility to buy picnic supplies in small local shops.
Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking. We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

MAPS

Carta dei sentieri 1/25000 L’escursionista editore N4 - Conca di Aosta - Mont Emilius - Mont Fallère

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meet Sunday at 1pm at the bus station in Aoste (in front of the train station).

BY TRAIN
Please consult OUI SNCF.
Then bus transfer to Aoste.

BY CAR
A40 motorway to Chamonix, Mont Blanc Tunnel and way to Aosta.

End of trek in the mid-afternoon and transfer to Aoste to pick up your luggage.

ACCOMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Chamonix - Hôtel de l'Arve : +33 (0)4 50 53 02 31
or Hôtel Vallée Blanche : +33 (0)4 50 53 04 50 

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

  • Walking trousers
  • Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case !)
  • Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
  • Breathable or merino wool leggings
  • Fleece or jumper
  • Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
  • Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
  • Pair of gloves and a warm hat
  • Sun hat or baseball cap
  • Walking socks (1 pair per day)
  • Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
  • 1 change of clothes for the evening
  • A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

  • Toilet bag
  • Quick drying towel
  • Sunglasses and sun cream
  • Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
  • Knife, fork and spoon
  • Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
  • Plastic cup for coffee
  • Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
  • Survival blanket
  • Head torch or hand torch
  • Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
  • Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
  • Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily, except day 2, between accommodation by our logistics vehicle where access is not always easy. 
Baggage which is too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs! 

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