Valtournenche

Blanchard - Col Roisetta

Warnings

  • Final section on scree and rock with steep or exposed steps: requires a sure foot and a head for heights (EE grade).
  • High-altitude route: start early, plan time and water, and turn back before early afternoon.
  • Residual snow may linger in gullies and on north-facing slopes into early summer: assess current conditions.
EEExperienced hikerTrail S24Summer
Blanchard - Col Roisetta

Map & route

GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking

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Fitness level

From Blanchard, at 1,731 metres on the valley hillside, the path climbs to Col Roisetta, a pass at 2,831 metres on the ridge dividing Val d'Ayas from Valtournenche. It runs 8.3 km with 1,104 metres of ascent, on experienced-hiker terrain: after the pastures and alps lower down, the track crosses scree slopes and steeper sections up to the col. The pass, dominated by the bulk of Becca di Nana and the nearby peaks, is a classic crossing between the two valleys and offers a wide view over both sides. Walk it with a sure foot and care for late-lying snowfields early in the season; watch the afternoon weather. Best in summer.

Getting there

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Parking

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ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama

Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014

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Valtournenche

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