Chamois-Col Pilaz
Warnings
- In fog the path across pastures and boulder fields can be hard to follow: rely on waymarks and a map.
- Always check the forecast before setting out: mountain weather changes fast and summer afternoon storms are common.
Map & route
GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
Chamois (1812 m) is Italy's only car-free municipality, reachable solely on foot or by cable car from Buisson — a village genuinely apart from modern infrastructure. From here a gentle 3.1 km trail gains just 220 m to Col Pilaz (1966 m), rated T (tourist). The path traverses open pastures and clearings, gradually revealing sweeping views over the central Aosta Valley, the Gran Paradiso group and, on clear days, the Mont Blanc massif. The easy gradient makes it ideal for families with children or first-time Alpine walkers. Well-signed throughout.
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
Last verified:
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