Rifugio Barmasse - Col du Fort - Bivacco Rivolta

Rifugio Barmasse - Col du Fort - Bivacco Rivolta is an official trail from the Aosta Valley trail registry (code 71_S4). The route lies in the municipality of Villeneuve, in the Central Valley. From Rifugio Barmasse (2166 m) to Bivacco Rivolta (2892 m): 5.6 km with +726 m of elevation change, difficulty EE (CAI scale). Minimum elevation 2166 m, maximum 2892 m. Recommended season per registry: luglio, agosto, settembre (months 6, 7, 8, 9). Waymarking: 4 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 shadow of the Matterhorn, the pyramid that is the valley’s symbol. You reach high-altitude lakes, panoramic passes and scree frequented by marmots and ibex. It is for experienced hikers: steep or exposed sections, a sure foot is essential.