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Pian Borgno walks
Tour of Cima della Roley in the Aosta Valley
Visorando Member
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.
Gran Paradiso Park Circular Route
32.21 mi
+10,633 ft
-10,636 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
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.
Walks near Pian Borgno
Refuge de la Marmotte - Eaux Rousses
Association / Club / Walk leader8.35 mi
+2,831 ft
-4,406 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A short day as the next day takes you into the Gran Paradiso National Park, where camping is prohibited; I had to cut the stage short, otherwise it would have had to be extended unreasonably. The Hostellerie du Gran Paradis is the only place to stay overnight. The food is great, but be warned: at weekends there are often Italians, French people, etc. out mountain biking.
Eaux Rousse - Cognes
15.65 mi
+5,804 ft
-6,168 ft
12h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
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.
Eaux Rousses - Refuge Vittorio Sella
8.70 mi
+5,495 ft
-2,523 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.
Eaux-Rousses – Rhêmes-Notre-Dame
9.09 mi
+4,383 ft
-4,199 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
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.
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).
Bruil - Eaux Rousses
8.16 mi
+4,177 ft
-4,347 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
Rhêmes-Notre-Dame – Rifugio Benevolo
5.32 mi
+1,916 ft
-98 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
The Waterfalls Trail: thesecond stage of a circular route in the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Starting from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, you reach Rifugio Benevolo, passing numerous impressive waterfalls along the way.
Rifugio Benevolo – Rifugio Savoia
6.13 mi
+2,897 ft
-2,067 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
The Lakes Trail:the third stage of a circular route in the Gran Paradiso National Park. Superb views of the summit of Gran Paradiso as you descend towards the marvellous Nivolet Lakes.
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.
