Lusey - Alpe Ponton
Warnings
- High elevation gain (1137 m): excellent fitness and pacing essential.
Map & route
GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
The trail from Lusey (1166 m) to Alpe Ponton (2043 m) in the Valtournenche area climbs 1137 m over just 5.7 km, making it one of the most demanding ascents by elevation gain in the Châtillon sector. Graded E, it suits experienced hikers with good fitness. The path works steadily up through mixed forest, then sparse larch stands, before breaking into open pasture on the upper slopes. Alpe Ponton provides a wide view over the Valtournenche valley and surrounding peaks. No technical difficulty, but the relentless gain demands solid stamina and careful pacing.
Getting there
Parking
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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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