Pouillaye - Colle di Montagnaye
Warnings
- High elevation gain (1282 m): good fitness required.
- High-altitude border area: snowfields possible until July. Check pass conditions.
Map & route
GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
From the plateau of Pouillaye at 1626 m in the Valpelline near Bionaz, this demanding trail climbs to the Colle di Montagnaye at 2907 m — right on the Italian-Swiss border. With 1282 metres of ascent over 6.3 km, it is one of the most strenuous pass routes in the Valpelline. The path climbs through broad summer pastures where Valdostana cattle graze in season, then onto increasingly open, rocky terrain leading to the border ridge. From the col, views extend across both sides of the watershed, with the ridges of Valpelline and the Grand Combin group visible to the north. Rated E; good fitness, proper equipment and attention to seasonal conditions are essential.
Getting there
Parking
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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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