Place Moulin - Col di Livournea

A long, atmospheric route running from the Place Moulin dam, at 1,978 metres at the head of Valpelline, to the Col di Livournea, a high pass at 2,850 metres. The first kilometres skirt the large reservoir, then the path turns into the side valley and climbs at a steady gradient towards the col, among pastures, moraines and stony stretches. It runs 13.6 km with 929 metres of ascent: the difficulty is that of hiking, but the length and altitude call for good fitness and an early start. The col is a historic crossing point between valley heads, looking out over a stark landscape of rock and snowfields. Thirteen cadastre signposts guide you at the junctions. Best from summer to early autumn.