Obre Eselbode - Rifugio Gabiet

Obre Eselbode - Rifugio Gabiet is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 32_S15). The route lies in the municipality of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, in the Lys Valley. From Obre Eselbode (1659 m) to Rifugio Gabiet (2370 m): 6.3 km with +822 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1659 m, maximum 2370 m. Recommended season per registry: giugno, luglio, agosto, settembre (months 6, 7, 8, 9). Waymarking: 5 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 Walser valley of Gressoney, at the foot of the Aosta-Valley side of Monte Rosa. 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.