We parked the car in Claval/Staffal and went by bus to Gressoney-la-Trinité to start the walk from there back to the car.
You can go back with the gondelbahn or walk to the car.
From Gressoney-La-Trinité to Claval/Staffal via Lago Gabiet
The beginning of the route is easy enough (follow route 4 to Lake Gabiet), but it's more than a 600-meter climb!
The lake is beautiful, and you can see the snow on top of the Monte Rosa in the distance.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.95 mi -
Average duration: 4h 55 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 2,490 ft -
Descent: - 1,873 ft -
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Highest point: 7,812 ft -
Lowest point: 5,338 ft
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Country:
Italy
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Area: Alps -
City:
Gressoney-La-Trinité -
Start: N 45.827645° / E 7.825529° -
End: N 45.858516° / E 7.812583° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 5,338 ft - Gressoney-la-Trinité
- 1 : mi 2.1 - alt. 7,654 ft - Lago Gabiet
- 2 : mi 3.38 - alt. 7,762 ft - Rifugio Gabiet
- 3 : mi 3.65 - alt. 7,792 ft - Albergo del Ponte
- E : mi 5.95 - alt. 5,955 ft - Claval/Staffal
Notes
Other walks in the area
Rifugio Gabiet - Rifugio Pastore
Visorando Member
8.88 mi
+3,077 ft
-5,636 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta Valley)
This stage passes through the Col d'Olen, on the border between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
Staffal and the Alta Luce summit
7.41 mi
+5,013 ft
-3,412 ft
7h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta Valley)
A circular loop that takes you to the Alta Luce summit with a view of the glacier and back down via the A Staffal/Greyssonney la Trinité cable car. The route is very well marked: follow several trails: 7a to the summit, then descend to the pass and take the 6b to the cable car that takes you back to the starting point.
From Chemonal to Alpenzu and Walser villages
6.24 mi
+2,047 ft
-2,051 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gressoney-Saint-Jean (Aosta Valley)
The walk begins with a strenuous climb to a mountain hut (Alpenzu).
Afterwards, it slopes gently downhill past various Walser houses. Along the way, you can enjoy the amazing views of the valley.
The return is partly through the forest.
Gressonney - Di Frachey Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader10.85 mi
+5,758 ft
-3,533 ft
10h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Gressoney-Saint-Jean (Aosta Valley)
That’s the end of the southern section. This hike takes in a different landscape, with the Swiss Alps in view. It feels like we’re in Germany. It’s a lovely day. After the climb, the hike descends back into the valley. As with Eaux Rousses, it’s best to book in advance as the refuge is very popular. In fact, there are two of them and they’re full by early July.
Oreste Hütte - Refuge Pastore
7.56 mi
+2,300 ft
-5,689 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta Valley)
Head towards the Alagna Valley, passing the Col d'Alen and the Lac del Corno. The final descent via Alpe Balma through wild countryside takes you directly to the Refuge Pastore, nestled in a magnificent mountain pasture at the foot of the north face of Monte Rosa.
Mascognaz waterfall in Champoluc
2.25 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,007 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ayas (Aosta Valley)
A pleasant hike, suitable for the whole family, to reach the village of Mascognaz via its beautiful waterfalls. The route starts in Champoluc and continues along the path through the forest, following the stream and reaching the village of Mascognaz. From there, it is possible to take several longer routes.
Champoluc - Refuge de l'Arp
6.16 mi
+3,829 ft
-988 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ayas (Aosta Valley)
Starting from the church square, this hike follows the Evançon torrent before turning left onto Rue de l'Ostrion, which gradually climbs. Passing by the small chapel overlooking the village of Champoluc and the Ayas Valley, you will reach the village of Mascognaz, an authentic and beautiful Walser village. The hike passes through Col de Palasina and then, after a slight descent, you will reach the wild Bataille lakes and then the Arp refuge at 2,400 metres.
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