Etroubles, Vachery - Col Barasson Est

Etroubles, Vachery - Col Barasson Est is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 26_S5). The route lies in the municipality of Fénis, in the Central Valley. From Vachery (1339 m) to Col Barasson Est (2687 m): 6.7 km with +1353 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1339 m, maximum 2687 m. Recommended season per registry: Giugno - settembre (months 6, 7, 8, 9). Waymarking: 16 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 on the flanks of Mont Vélan and the Grand Combin, along the historic routes of the Great St Bernard pass. You reach high-altitude lakes, panoramic passes and scree frequented by marmots and ibex. It calls for a fit hiker’s pace and proper footwear.