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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.
Monte Chatelard from Mongnod
A lovely walk to a small peak overlooking the village of Torgnon. On this rocky outcrop stands a monument dedicated to the Madonna degli Alpini (Our Lady of the Alpine Hunters). At the summit, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the southern peaks of the Aosta Valley.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.52 mi -
Average duration: 2h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 919 ft -
Descent: - 915 ft -
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Highest point: 5,978 ft -
Lowest point: 5,049 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,059 ft - Village car park – Mongnod
- 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 5,072 ft - Small road on the left
- 2 : mi 0.32 - alt. 5,177 ft - Dead end
- 3 : mi 0.38 - alt. 5,203 ft - The trail is marked in yellow from the start
- 4 : mi 0.69 - alt. 5,505 ft - End of the yellow-marked trail
- 5 : mi 1.58 - alt. 5,856 ft - Capella del Chatelard
- 6 : mi 1.8 - alt. 5,968 ft - Monte Chatelard (1844 m)
- S/E : mi 3.52 - alt. 5,062 ft - Village car park – Mongnod
Notes
Worth a visit
- Monte Chatelard and its monument
- The Chatelard Chapel
- Panoramic view from the summit
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