Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Col de la Ranzola, Gressoney
Aosta Valley
The Col de la Ranzola (2,170 m) crosses from the Gressoney valley to the Ayas valley — a classic half-day ridge walk with the full south wall of the Monte Rosa massif ahead. The traverse is entirely above the treeline with flowery alpine meadows and the Lys glacier visible below the summit ridges. Steinbock (ibex) regularly seen on the rocky sections.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+800 m
Best season
July – September
Highlights
- Full Monte Rosa south face panorama from the col
- Lys glacier visible below the summit ridges
- Ibex on the rocky sections near the pass
With your dog
Alpine trail; dogs off-leash.
