Places
Hike·Easy·Family·Popular
Cheneil
Aosta Valley
Cheneil's cluster of stone-roofed barns and chalets sits on a sunny shelf above Valtournenche, reachable only on foot or by a short cable car, and looks almost directly across at the Matterhorn's distinctive pyramid. Wildflower meadows surround the hamlet through summer, once part of a busy transhumance route between valley and high pasture. It's one of the gentlest, most accessible spots in the region for a close Matterhorn view without crowds.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
June – September
Highlights
- Close, uncrowded Matterhorn view
- Car-free stone-roofed hamlet
- Historic transhumance pastures
With your dog
Gentle pasture trail, dogs off-leash welcome throughout the hamlet meadows.
