Pont - Croix de la Roley - Col du Grand- Collet

Pont - Croix de la Roley - Col du Grand- Collet is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 70_S14). The route lies in the municipality of Verrès, in the Ayas Valley. From Pont (1963 m) to Col du Grand- Collet (2832 m): 6.3 km with +873 m of elevation change, difficulty E (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 1963 m, maximum 2832 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 in the Gran Paradiso National Park, the valley rising toward its namesake peak. 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.