TOUR OF THE MONT AVIC LAKES

Embark on the Tour of Mont Avic Lakes, a breathtaking 3-day hike through alpine lakes, pine forests, and wild Aosta Valley landscapes. This Mont Avic Lakes Trekking Tour combines nature, adventure, and authentic mountain charm inside the Mont Avic Natural Park. Discover crystal-clear lakes, glacial valleys, and panoramic trails that make the Tour of Mont Avic Lakes Trek one of the most scenic treks in the Alps.

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THE PROGRAM:

Discover the wild beauty of the Aosta Valley with the Tour of Mont Avic Lakes, a 3-day hiking adventure in the Mont Avic Natural Park.
This Mont Avic Lakes Trekking Tour crosses the valleys of Chalamy and Champorcher, where crystal-clear lakes and pristine forests create unforgettable alpine scenery.

Spend two nights in welcoming huts (Barbustel and Dondena) and admire Servaz Lake, surrounded by pine woods reminiscent of Canadian landscapes, and Grand Lac, the second-largest lake in the Aosta Valley.
The route also reveals glacial rock formations and panoramic views of the Monte Rosa massif.

The Tour of Mont Avic Lakes Trek covers about 44 km with 3,000 meters of total ascent and daily hikes of around 8 hours.
Good physical fitness and preparation are essential to enjoy this unique alpine experience safely.

Join our certified guides and immerse yourself in the authentic nature of Mont Avic Park, an unforgettable trekking adventure in the heart of the Alps.

In short:

  • Duration: 3 days/2 nights
  • Overnight: 2 nights in huts (Barbustel and Dondena) with half board (dinner and breakfast).
  • Total elevation gain: about 3.000 m
  • Length: about 44 km
  • Kind of activity: group trekking in total autonomy with hiking guide and no luggage transport service during the activity
  • Altitude of the highest point of the trek: about 2.910 m (Col Fussy)

If you love the Aosta Valley and its protected parks, consider the Mont Fallere Tour for another incredible trekking experience.

TOUR OF THE MONT AVIC LAKES GROUP DEPARTURES

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GROUP DEPARTURES
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THE RATE INCLUDES

  • liability insurance
  • the assistance of certified Guide

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
  • the certified Guide’s expenses (transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
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LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

LIVE THE ADVENTURE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

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TOUR OF THE MONT AVIC LAKES ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Route: Barbustel hut – Grand Lac – Col Medzove – Col Etsely – Col Fussy –  Misérin hut –  Dondena hut
Meeting Point: ore 12:30PM Verres and transfer to Covarey (Champdepraz) using your own car (transfer NOT provided)
Elevation gain: +950 m / -40 m
Total time: 4 h

The itinerary begins in Veulla (1.298 m), where we take a dirty road that runs along the valley floor of the Chalamy valley as far as the hamlet Magazzino (1.461 m). The trek of the Mont Avic lakes continues towards Alpe Serva-désot (1.540 m), after that we take a path that leads into the pine forest before reaching Lac de Serva (1.801 m). From here, we reach the Cousse Alp first (2.059 m a.s.l.) and then the Lac Blanc (2.154 m) upstream of which is the Barbustel Refuge (2.200 m).

Route: Barbustel hut – Grand Lac – Col Medzove – Col Etsely – Col Fussy –  Misérin hut –  Dondena hut
Elevation gain: +1.350 m / -1.330 m
Total time: 8/9 h

From the Barbustel Refuge (2.200 m) we first reach Lac Cornu and then the Gran Lac (2.485 m). From here, we follow route 5c-102 which leads to Col Medzove (2.613 m) and then downhill to reach Lac de Mezove (2.372 m), where the ascent to Col d’Etsely begins (2.812 m). The trek of the Mont Avic lakes continues along the route of the old royal road that leads to Col Fussy (2.910 m asl). From here you can go directly to the Rifugio Dondena (2.189 m.) or take a wide loop to reach Lac Pontonnet first, located in a glacial basin at an altitude of 2.702 m. and then Lago Miserin (2.580 m), with its characteristic Dondena shelter-hospice.

 

Route: Dondena hut – Lac Muffé – Col de la Croix – Léser- Dessus – Veulla
Elevation gain: +1.350 m / -1550 m
Total time: 7/8 h

Left the Dondena hut, after a descend for a short distance we take the local path 9c which will allow us to touch all the lakes located on the orographic left of the upper Champorcher valley, in order: Lac Giasset, Lac de Raty, Lac Vernouille, Lac Muffé , where there is a restaurant. Here we take the path that leads to the Col de la Croix (2.286 m), in a very suggestive setting with a splendid panoramic view of the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif. From here, the trek to the Mont Avic lakes continues downhill, before reaching Lake Leser (2.011 m), surrounded by wetlands (peat bogs), then the pastures of Léser-Dessus (1.907 m) and Léser- Dessous (1.778 m asl), and finally quickly lose altitude to Veulla, the final stop on this splendid 3-day itinerary.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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hiking boots
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backpack 30/40 l
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collapsible trekking poles
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sleeping bag liner (mandatory in mountain huts)
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NOTES

  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by they respective owners. without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening / closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.