Crest - Résy
Map & route
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Fitness level
Starting from Champoluc at 1925 metres, the gateway to the Monte Rosa Ski area, this easy tourist-grade trail winds gently up through open pastures and larch woodland to the Alpe Résy at 2067 metres. The modest elevation gain of 262 metres over 4.6 kilometres makes it ideal for families and walkers seeking an accessible mountain experience. Throughout the route, the Monte Rosa massif dominates the skyline to the south-west, its glaciers glinting above the Val d'Ayas valley floor. Résy is a traditional alpine pasture where the views open wide across the valley. The path is accessible from late spring through autumn.
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Flora along the trail
ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama
Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014
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Val d'Ayas
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