Valpelline, Montcorvé - biv. La Lieé - Col Arpeyssaou

Valpelline, Montcorvé - biv. La Lieé - Col Arpeyssaou is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 69_S4). The route lies in the municipality of Verrayes, in the Valtournenche. From Montcorvé (1026 m) to Col Arpeyssaou, biv. La Lié (2499 m): 6.1 km with +1467 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1026 m, maximum 2499 m. Recommended season per registry: Giugno-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 wild valley dominated by the Dent d’Hérens and the Grandes Murailles, toward the Place Moulin reservoir. 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.