Lessert - Col de Crête Sèche
Warnings
- Sparse waymarking (2 signs): carry detailed map or GPS.
- Late snowfields possible; check conditions before setting out in July.
Map & route
GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
Trail 10_S2 climbs through the Valpelline in the municipality of Bionaz, from Lessert at 1,618 m to the Col de Crête Sèche at 2,898 m: 6.5 km and 1,330 m of ascent, rated E (CAI scale). The Col de Crête Sèche is a high pass connecting the Valpelline with Swiss territory in the Canton of Valais, offering broad panoramic views. Only 2 waymarks are recorded — careful navigation required in fog or snow. Season: July to September.
Getting there
Parking
Photo gallery
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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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