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Val Di Cogne

The pastures of Gran Nomenon

Located north of Grivola the Gran Nomenon one of the most magnificent mountains in the park. The mountain is topped with glaciers which slopes open onto lush green pastures. This grazing area, the varied hues you’re treated to, the serene atmosphere all make these pastures the perfect place for you.

Vittorio Sella and Herbetet Mountain lodges

This is the most popular region of the park. You can see quaint farm houses, glaciers and lush greenery and what is unique about this place is the promise that you might spot some ibex as well!

Hiking trails in Val di Cogne

Lillaz - Alpe Bardoney - Lago Loie

  • Staring point: Lillaz
  • Altitude at starting point: 1,617 m
  • Arrival: Lago Loie
  • Altitude at destination: 2,354 m
  • Approximate hike duration: 5 hours
  • Best time to go: June to October
Valnontey - Rifugio Vittorio Sella - Alpeggio Herbetet
  • Staring point: Valnontey
  • Altitude at starting point: 1,666 m
  • Arrival: Laghetti del Lauson
  • Altitude at destination: 2,656 m
  • Approximate hike duration: 8 hours
  • Best time to go: July to September
Sylvenoire - Chantel - bivacco Gontier - A. Gran Nomenon
  • Staring point: Sylvenoire
  • Altitude at destination: 1,324 m
  • Arrival: A. Gran Nomenon
  • Altitude at destination: 2.309 m
  • Approximate hike duration: 5 hours
  • Best time to go: July to October
Lillaz - casotto dell'Arolla
  • Staring point: Lillaz
  • Altitude at starting point: 1,617 m
  • Arrival: Alpeggio dell'Arolla
  • Altitude at destination: 2,258 m
  • Approximate hike duration: 3h 30m
  • Best time to go: June to October
Valnontey - Valmianaz - Pont de l'Erfaulet
  • Staring point: Valnontey
  • Altitude at starting point: 1,666 m
  • Arrival: Pont de l'Erfaulet
  • Altitude at destination: 1,830 m
  • Approximate hike duration: 3 hours
  • Best time to go: from June to October
 

 

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