Gontier - Col d'Arcomy

Gontier - Col d'Arcomy is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 18_S12). The route lies in the municipality of Châtillon, in the Valtournenche. From Gontier (1440 m) to Col d'Arcomy (1958 m): 2.7 km with +540 m of elevation change, difficulty EE (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1440 m, maximum 1958 m. Recommended season per registry: giugno, luglio, agosto, settembre (months 6, 7, 8, 9). Waymarking: 12 segnavia recorded in the registry. GPX track and elevation data from Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta (open data DGR 899/2014).

Along the way — you move in the valley of Mont Avic and Mont Glacier, rich in lakes. The route crosses alpine pastures and larch woods, with flowering meadows in summer and broad views of the peaks opposite. It is for experienced hikers: steep or exposed sections, a sure foot is essential.