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Ceresole Reale walks
Jervis Refuge circular loop
Visorando Member
5.32 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,090 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ceresole Reale (Torino)
A very pleasant hike offering the chance to visit a refuge nestled in a mountain pasture overlooking the Orco Valley.
The walk around Lake Serru
2.55 mi
+390 ft
-394 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Ceresole Reale (Torino)
An easy walk around the artificial lake of Serru.
Chivasso – Carro
6.52 mi
+3,130 ft
-2,582 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
Cross the mountain pastures along a descending path, from where there is a magnificent view of Lake Agniel and Lake Serru (2,240 m). A path leads to Lago Delle Rocc Grandi and the high-altitude path over the Col du Carro (3,122 m). The pass marks the French-Italian border and the entrance to the Vanoise National Park. A steep descent leads to the Refuge du Carro (2,759 m) for a well-deserved rest.
Please note: Just before Lac du Caro, the glacier tongue has swept away the landmarks (markings, cairns), makingnavigation and progress very difficult(see notice dated 7 September 2026).
Rifugio Savoia - Eaux-Rousses
11.66 mi
+1,437 ft
-4,272 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
A balcony trail. Stage4 of the circular route in the Gran Paradiso National Park. Return to the Valsavarenche valley.
The Victor Emmanuel Refuge at the foot of Gran Paradiso
4.11 mi
+2,470 ft
-2,461 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
A visit to the Victor Emmanuel Refuge, which, like its neighbour the Chabod Refuge, can be considered the base camp for the summit of Gran Paradiso, located in the province of Aosta in northern Italy. A steep but short climb that ends between the refuge and Lake Moncorvé.
Borgnoz and Meyes circular mountain pasture loop
9.22 mi
+2,900 ft
-2,917 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
Facing the Grand Paradis, these two mountain pastures, now abandoned, offer a beautiful view of the glacier and the summit of this particularly popular mountain.
From the Refuge du Carro to the Refuge du Fond des Fours
11.19 mi
+2,782 ft
-3,530 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A stunning start, almost entirely on level ground along the balcony path, offering a constant panorama of the peaks and mountain ranges (Pointes de la Levanna, 3,619m), the Glacier des Sources de l’Arc, the Glacier du Grand Méan, the Cirque des Évettes, Pointe de l’Albaron (3,637m) and the Glacier du Vallonnet.At the end of the day, the Pointe des Fours (3,072 m) offers a 360° view and, in clear weather, you can see Mont Blanc.
Carro Mountain Hut – L’Écot via Lac du Pys
5.85 mi
+568 ft
-2,956 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
Unmarked alternative route to descend from the Refuge du Carro via Lac du Pys.
Carro – Fond des Fours
10.53 mi
+2,474 ft
-3,212 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
The magnificent balcony path takes you to the Col des Fours, under the curious gaze of chamois and marmots, as far as the Pont de la Neige (2,518 m), where you’ll find signs of civilisation as you cross the famous Col de l’Iseran road. As soon as you’ve crossed it, you’ll leave it behind as you head for the Col des Fours (2,976 m). Descend through the valley of the same name to reach the Col du Fond-des-Fours (2,537 m).
Tour of Cima della Roley in the Aosta Valley
6.10 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,972 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
A truly magnificent mountain route. Ascent, crossing the Col du Grand Small Pass, then descent. A fairly classic circuit where you are likely to see animals such as chamois and marmots. This circuit can be done in either direction, but the direction indicated allows you to enjoy impressive views on arrival at the Col du Grand Small Pass.
Bénévolo – Chivasso
6.47 mi
+3,005 ft
-1,975 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
The ascent takes you through very wild, virtually off-trail terrain up to the Nivoletta Alpine Pass (3,152 m), followed by a descent via the gullies overlooking the magnificent Leitz and Rosset Lakes in the Valsavarenche. You then make your way towards the Chivasso Refuge through splendid flower-filled mountain pastures, renowned for their delicious fontina cheese.
Colle del Carro
10.06 mi
+3,652 ft
-3,665 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
The Refuge du Carro is already a lovely destination, but when you reach this first goal at the end of the morning and after seeing the panorama, there are various possibilities for a little extra treat. Why not the Col du Carro or Colle del Carro, as you can read on site?
The hundreds of cairns that dot the terrain are sure to catch your eye, as will the view of the Italian side.
Cirque des Évettes circular loop from L’Écot
8.38 mi
+2,274 ft
-2,254 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A magnificent hike to the heart of the Cirque des Évettes. Starting from the hamlet of L’Écot, the route climbs alongside the Gorges de la Reculaz to reach the Cirque des Évettes.
Highlights: Reculaz Waterfall, Roman bridge, glacial lake, Évettes Glacier, Évettes Refuge and Col des Évettes.
The descent follows an easy path.
Grand Méan glacial lake
8.76 mi
+3,238 ft
-3,235 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A hike in the Cirque des Évettes, with the Grand Méan glacial lake at the foot of the glacier of the same name in your sights. At an altitude of 2,876 metres, the lake and glacier offer a fantastic view of a well-hidden glacial cirque. A real treat!
Refuge des Evettes
7.92 mi
+2,352 ft
-2,336 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A beautiful hike that leads to the foot of the Evettes glacier. The climb through the Gorges de la Reculaz allows you to make a loop and discover the Roman bridge.
Sources de l'Arc - Col des Pariottes - Refuge du Carro
10.53 mi
+3,507 ft
-3,501 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
Departure from L'Écot, a hamlet in Bonneval that is definitely worth visiting on your return from the hike. There is a magnificent chapel and many houses that have been renovated in recent years. It is the highest inhabited village in France, except in winter.
From Thumel to mountain hut Benevolo and back, Gran Paradiso National Park
5.54 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,657 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A beautiful walk to the lovely Benevolo mountain hut on the edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Along flowing mountain streams and grazing cows and lots of flowers, even Edelweiss!!! Park your car in Thumel and take a relaxed walk back and forth.
From Thumel to Lago di Golettaz
8.05 mi
+3,071 ft
-3,071 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
This is a long and tiring hike ending at a fantastic lake with nothing but eternal snow and even a glacier surrounding it! I skipped the Rifugio Benevolo because I had already done it a few days earlier. This Rifugio is well worth the effort and can easily be integrated into this trek.
Lake Tsanteleina and the Tour du Truc de Tsanteleina
9.43 mi
+2,923 ft
-2,920 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A day-long circular route taking you round the Truc de Tsanteleina and close to the foot of the Granta Parey, set in a rocky landscape that is home to Lake Tsanteleina, also known as Lago di Santa Elena.