Cogne walks

An easy but long day. No complaints about the climb. However, be careful towards the end as there are many paths that look alike. From Chardonney, there is little public transport. It is possible to hitchhike to Pont-Saint-Martin. With all the French place names, you wouldn’t think you were in Italy. From Pont-Saint-Martin, there are buses to Gressonney-Saint-Jean.

A fairly popular hike that takes you close to the foothills of Gran Paradiso. You might spot some ibex if you’re lucky!

This pleasant route offers spectacular views of the Gran Paradiso massif. You’ll be able to see numerous ice waterfalls, which attract ice climbers from all over the world.

A lovely hike in the Cogne area with stunning views of Gran Paradiso.

An easy walk from the beautiful village of Gimillan to Lago Money. You can decide what to do when you arrive at waypoint 2:Most people walk to the Laghi di Lussert, which is also very beautiful, but a 1-hour longer walk.I did it a few years ago, that's why we walked to the silent and very beautiful Lago Money.

Spectacular view over Gran Paradiso.

A walk through the hunting grounds of King Victor Emmanuel, who owned a very large building in Orvieille that is currently being refurbished. Passing through the mountain pastures that follow, the very pretty Lac de Djouan then comes into view.

First stage of a circular route in the Gran Paradiso National Park, based on the5th stage of the Gran Paradiso Crossing proposed by bernardino. A long stage: 4 hours 20 minutes’ ascent and 3 hours 10 minutes’ descent. Splendid views of Gran Paradiso and along small mountain lakes.

This 4-day circular route can be walked in either direction. You can choose to start from Eaux-Rousses, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame or Rifugio Savoia. All three locations are accessible by car (with on-site car parks) or by bus from Aosta or Ivrea. You can also complete this circular route in three stages, heading directly from Rifugio Benevolo to Rifugio Savoia. However, this will result in a longer stage and you won’t get to explore the stunning lakes above Rifugio Benevolo.

A long day lies ahead with the climb to the Col de Lauzon (3,299m). This is the highest point of the TDG. The descent from the pass is pure delight. It is possible to run downhill for 3–4 km to the Vittorio Sella Refuge. It is a large refuge with plenty of people. The descent to Valnontey is also long, but there are plenty of cafés to rest in.

From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.

Starting from the charming La Pineta campsite, this walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the region, combining history, nature and quaint little hamlets. The route alternates between country lanes, nature trails and sections through villages. Some sections may be more challenging, with paths that are occasionally steep, narrow or rugged. A good level of fitness and suitable footwear are therefore recommended. The route favours quiet paths and tracks as much as possible to avoid roads. However, a few road crossings are unavoidable during the walk. A wonderful way to discover the region in a different light, whilst making the most of its landscapes and heritage.

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.

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.

A lovely autumn circular with magnificent views of the Aosta Valley and Cly Castle. Parking in Nus, pleasant climb in stages. On the way back, a meal or refreshment in Nus is a must!