La Nouva - Alpeggi Nomenon - Bivacco Gontier
Warnings
- In fog the path across pastures and boulder fields can be hard to follow: rely on waymarks and a map.
- Always check the forecast before setting out: mountain weather changes fast and summer afternoon storms are common.
Map & route
GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
Trail 08_S18 climbs through the Cogne Valley in the municipality of Aymavilles, from La Nouva at 1,300 m through the Alpeggi Nomenon to the Bivacco Gontier at 2,302 m: 6.7 km and 1,020 m of ascent, rated E (CAI scale). The route moves through two distinct landscapes: forested lower slopes giving way to mid-mountain pastures and finally the open high terrain near the bivouac. The registry recommends mid-June to mid-September. The Cogne Valley sits within the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Getting there
Parking
Photo gallery
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Flora along the trail
Wildlife to spot
ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama
Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014
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Val di Cogne
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