Chavannes d'en-Haut - Mont Fortin

Chavannes d'en-Haut - Mont Fortin is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 41_S4). The route lies in the municipality of Lillianes, in the Lys Valley. From Chavannes d'en-Haut (2434 m) to Mont Fortin (2760 m): 2.4 km with +316 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 2434 m, maximum 2760 m. Recommended season per registry: Luglio-agosto (months 7, 8). GPX track and elevation data from Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta (open data DGR 899/2014).

Along the way — you move on the southern side of the Mont Blanc massif. 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.