Bivacco Gontier - Col du Tradzo

From the Gontier bivouac, at 2,302 metres on the Cogne valley slope, the path climbs to Col du Tradzo, a pass at 2,875 metres on the edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Two kilometres for more than five hundred metres of ascent: a hike, but a steep one, on high pastures, moraines and scree before the col. The setting is the stark, silent high mountain of Gran Paradiso, realm of ibex and chamois, with wide views over the massif's peaks. The col is a crossing point between side valleys in a little-frequented sector. Tackle it with good fitness, an eye on the afternoon weather and care for early-season snowfields. Best in summer.

Along the way — you move in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, realm of ibex and chamois. You reach high-altitude lakes, panoramic passes and scree frequented by marmots and ibex. It calls for a fit hiker’s pace and proper footwear.