Chamois - Col Pillonnet

Chamois holds a unique distinction in the Italian Alps: it is the only municipality in the Aosta Valley with no road access whatsoever, reachable only on foot or by cable car from Buisson. From this car-free village at 1812 m, the trail climbs 915 metres over 4.3 kilometres to the Col Pillonnet at 2698 m, a historic transhumance pass linking the central valley to the La Salle side. The route ascends through the broad high pastures above Chamois, passes the last summer alpeggi, and gains the open ridge with panoramic views over the central Aosta Valley. Check cable-car timetables for the return journey.