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Val di Cogne

Gran Paradiso Tour — Stage 1: Cogne → Valnontey

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Gran Paradiso Tour — Stage 1: Cogne → Valnontey
Distance

6 km

Ascent

+150 m

Descent

−30 m

Duration

2 h

Fitness level

~693 kcal estimated

Elevation profile

Cogne · 1540 mValnontey · 1666 m

Map & route

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Description

Approach stage in Gran Paradiso National Park, ideal for spotting ibex on Sant'Orso meadow.

Key points

  1. Valnontey

    1666 m · 6 km from start

Earth sciences

Geology & landscape

Glacial valley with moraines and fluvioglacial deposits; gneiss and calcschist outcrops. Paradisia botanic garden documents alpine flora on varied substrates.

Water sources

Many fountains in Cogne and Valnontey; managed huts at altitude.

Getting there

VITA buses and connections from Aosta; check seasonal timetables at vita.it.

Parking

Parcheggi comunali nei paesi di valle; verificare limitazioni in alta stagione.

Warnings

  • Check weather and residual snow early season
  • Book huts in peak season

Nearby peaks

Gran Paradiso

4061 m

12 km (as crow flies)

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Start & end

Start

Cogne

1540 m

Finish

Valnontey

1666 m

Flora along the trail

genzianarododendro

Wildlife to spot

camosciostambeco

Adjacent stages

Next stage

Gran Paradiso Tour — Stage 2: Valnontey → Lago Djouan

12 km · E

ACurated and verified by Andrea

Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014

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Val di Cogne

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