Strada Dondena - Cima Piana

Strada Dondena - Cima Piana is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 18_S24). The route lies in the municipality of Châtillon, in the Valtournenche. From Strada Dondena (1778 m) to Cima Piana (2068 m): 3.5 km with +745 m of elevation change, difficulty EE (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1778 m, maximum 2068 m. Recommended season per registry: giugno, luglio, agosto, settembre (months 6, 7, 8, 9). 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.