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Gran Paradiso Tour — Stage 2: Valnontey → Lago Djouan

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Gran Paradiso Tour — Stage 2: Valnontey → Lago Djouan
Distance

12 km

Ascent

+850 m

Descent

−0 m

Duration

5 h

Fitness level

~1288 kcal estimated

Elevation profile

Valnontey · 1666 mLago Djouan · 2515 m

Map & route

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Description

From Valnontey, climb toward Lake Djouan through woods and ibex pastures.

Key points

  1. Lago Djouan

    2515 m · 12 km from start

Earth sciences

Geology & landscape

Heart of Gran Paradiso National Park: basement granites and gneiss, glacial cirques and U-shaped valleys. Col du Loson (3296 m) is the highest point on the VdA High Routes.

Water sources

Eaux-Rousses and huts along the stage; few points above 2800 m.

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

6 km (as crow flies)

Becca di Moncorvé

3384 m

3 km (as crow flies)

Becca di Nona

3142 m

8 km (as crow flies)

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Start & end

Start

Valnontey

1666 m

Finish

Lago Djouan

2515 m

Flora along the trail

genzianarododendro

Wildlife to spot

camosciostambeco

Adjacent stages

Previous stage

Gran Paradiso Tour — Stage 1: Cogne → Valnontey

6 km · T

Next stage

Gran Paradiso Tour — Stage 3: Lago Djouan → Eaux-Rousses

10 km · E

ACurated and verified by Andrea

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

Last verified:

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