Aosta Valley
/ Alps
Val d'Aoste and Val de Cogne à Raquettes
Réf : UWJUVL
In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationAosta Valley / Alps
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions61.25 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
Just beyond Mont Blanc, the Aosta Valley is a region apart. You'll appreciate the warm welcome of the mountain people and the charm of the stone villages, and you'll (re)discover the flavors of Italian cuisine and the breathtaking landscapes of the high mountains! This trip explores two Italian valleys: 3 nights in the Val di Cogne, in the heart of Gran Paradiso National Park, and 2 nights in the hills above Aosta. The hikes take place on terrain ideal for snowshoeing, but in a truly alpine setting with peaks over 4,000 meters high in the foreground (Gran Paradiso) or background (Mont Blanc, Matterhorn).
The highlights
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A high mountain atmosphere on mid-mountain routes
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Quality accommodation and a warm welcome.
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Remarkable views every day
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Sport
Level
Snowshoeing
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
The expert's opinion
For athletic and trained walkers.
Hiker level 3 to 4 on a scale of 5.
A mountain route with elevation gains of 600 to 900 meters. Suitable for fit and motivated hikers who have never tried snowshoeing before. If you wish, it is always possible to take a rest day to recharge.
Average elevation gain: 800 m Maximum elevation gain: 900 m
Average time: 5 hours 30 minutes Maximum: 6 hours 00 minutes
In figures
Snowshoes
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average daily elevation gain: 747 m
- Average daily descent: 747 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
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French
Supervisor
Supervisor
State-certified mountain guide, with perfect knowledge of the mountain range.
Program
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Veteran
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Positive elevation gain 250 m
- Negative elevation 250 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Meet at 3:00 PM in Vétan, dressed in hiking gear. We'll head straight out for a hike in the hills above Vétan, offering a beautiful panorama, particularly of the Gran Paradiso peaks where we'll hike in the second half of the week. We'll check into our hotel in Vétan, where we'll spend two nights at an altitude of 1800 meters.
Day 1 -
The Leysser peak (2771 m)
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 900 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The southern slopes of Mont Rouge are a magnificent playground for snowshoe hikers. We reach the Leysser alpine pastures, which offer a sweeping view of the Gran Paradiso massif. If conditions permit, we can climb to the Col de Palettaz (2707 m) and the Pointe de Leysser. A very fun descent follows, through the numerous small streams that form veritable natural halfpipes. Second night in Vétan.
Day 2 -
Alpine pasture of Pointe de la Pierre (2450 m)
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We leave Vétan. Transfer to Ozein (30 minutes). The beginning of the ascent crosses a series of clearings before opening onto an alpine pasture located in the heart of the Aosta Valley. Its unique geographical position offers a remarkable panorama from the valley floor and the city of Aosta to the highest peaks of the Alps. Transfer to the Val di Cogne (30 minutes), check-in at our hotel in Valnontey where we will stay for 3 nights.
Day 3 -
Tsaplana Peak (2681 m)
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 900 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A short transfer to the hamlet of Gimillan (3 km). A beautiful climb through a sunlit larch forest, then into alpine pastures. When we turn around at the first break, the view is breathtaking. A magnificent glacial cirque closes off the valley in front of us. The highest point of this cirque is Gran Paradiso (4061 m). Descent to Cogne and a visit to the village, the largest in the valley. Overnight in Valnontey.
Day 4 -
Le Grand Lauson (2506 m)
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 900 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We put on our snowshoes in front of our accommodation and climb the sunny side of the valley. The forest thins out, and the views of the glaciers become increasingly spectacular. We pass through alpine villages slumbering under the snow and continue towards the Lauson Glacier. Several peaks ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 meters surround us. The atmosphere is very alpine, but the terrain remains perfectly suited to snowshoeing. Overnight in Valnontey.
Day 5 -
Lake Loie (2346 m)
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 730 m
- Negative elevation 730 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
A short transfer to Lillaz (10 minutes), a little higher up in the Cogne valley. Hike to the Goilles plateau (2240 m). More terrain perfectly suited to snowshoeing, and still beautiful scenery! We're at the foot of the Bardoney summit and its micro-glacier! If we have time, we'll continue to Lake Loie. End of the trip around 3:30 pm in Cogne.
Day 6
Accommodation
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 5
2 nights in Vétan (1800 m) in comfortable guest rooms, in a room for 2 or 3 people, bathroom in the room (some rooms have bunk beds).
3 nights in Val de Cogne (1650 m)
3 nights in Val de Cogne (1650 m) in a ** hotel in a double room with TV and telephone, en-suite bathroom. Charming stone house in a village with narrow streets. Small wellness center with sauna and jacuzzi. Wi-Fi with internet access.
Individual registrations will be grouped into rooms of 2 or 3 beds.
Access
Departure
Vétan
Day 1
: 15h00
End of stay
Cogne
Day 6
- 15h30
Go to the starting point
Take the train toSt Gervais Le Fayet
Paris Gare de Lyon: 07:34 - St Gervais Le Fayet 12:35 (Direct TGV) Paris Gare de Lyon: 08:18 - St Gervais Le Fayet 13:16 (TGV + TER via Bellegarde) Lyon: 08:38 - St Gervais Le Fayet 13:16 Marseille: 06:36 - St Gervais Le Fayet 13:16.
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
For Vétan: Take the A40 motorway (Autoroute Blanche) to Chamonix, then the Mont Blanc Tunnel and the motorway into Italy. Exit at "Aosta Ouest". Then follow signs for St. Pierre and continue towards Vétan. For Etroubles: Take the A40 motorway (Autoroute Blanche) to Chamonix, then the Mont Blanc Tunnel and the motorway into Italy. Exit at "Aosta Est – Gran San Bernardo". Then follow signs for "E27 Gran San Bernardo" to Etroubles.
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Price details
The price includes
- The trip is organized and supervised by a state-certified mountain guide with winter qualifications.
- Accommodation for 5 nights (based on double occupancy)
- Meals (from dinner on Day 1 to the picnic on Day 6)
- Snowshoe and pole rental.
The price does not include
- Individual equipment
- Transfers during the circuit
- Drinks and personal expenses.
- Cancellation, assistance, repatriation, and trip interruption insurance
- Generally speaking, anything not listed in the previous section.
Options
- Extra night before the stay - Single room in Vétan : CHF96.05 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Double room in Vétan : CHF164.66 / unit
- Additional night after your stay - Single room in Val de Cogne : CHF146.37 / unit
- Extra night after your stay - Double room in Val de Cogne : CHF219.55 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Single room in Vétan : CHF96.05 / unit
- Extra night after your stay - Double room in Vétan : CHF164.66 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
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