Valle di Champorcher

Veulla - Grand Lac

Warnings

  • EE rating, 1861 m of ascent among the highest in the VdA network: pre-dawn start mandatory.
  • Not for beginners or in overcast conditions; alpine experience and technical gear required.
EEExperienced hikerTrail S11Summer
Veulla - Grand Lac

Map & route

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Fitness level

The route from Veulla to Grand Lac is one of the most serious hiking undertakings in the Charvensod area. Rated EE, it climbs 1861 metres over nine kilometres — among the highest elevation gains in the entire Aosta Valley trail network. Departing from Veulla at 1286 m on the eastern slopes above Aosta, the path ascends through mixed woodland, grassy couloirs and moraine terrain before reaching the glacially-formed Grand Lac at 2539 m, a remote and strikingly beautiful mountain lake set against steep rock walls. The descent demands equal care and attention. An extremely early start is essential.

Getting there

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ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama

Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014

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Valle di Champorcher

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