Col de Saint Pantaléon from Torgnon

A pleasant route offering several views of the village of Torgnon and the neighbouring peaks: Le Zerbion and Le Tantané. At the small chapel (3), you can enjoy a panoramic view stretching from Valtournenche all the way to the Matterhorn.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.75 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 666 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 682 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,453 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,961 ft

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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,062 ft - Mongnod, village car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 5,023 ft - Turn left towards Pantaléon
  3. 2 : mi 0.94 - alt. 5,052 ft - Opposite – Trail No. 13
  4. 3 : mi 1.72 - alt. 5,315 ft - Small chapel – Viewpoint
  5. 4 : mi 1.89 - alt. 5,443 ft - Col de Saint Pantaléon (1650 m)
  6. S/E : mi 3.75 - alt. 5,062 ft - Mongnod, village car park

Notes

To get to Mongnod, in the municipality of Torgnon (Aosta Valley):
From the Aosta–Turin motorway (A5), take the Châtillon exit. Take the SR46 towards Valtournenche / Breuil Cervinia. At Antey-Saint-André, turn left towards Torgnon.
Car park: in the centre of Mongnod
The start of this hike is in Mongnod.

Worth a visit

  • View of the Matterhorn
  • View of the village of Torgnon
  • The mountain range separating Valtournenche from Val d’Ayas

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