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Colle del Nivolet

Aosta Valley

The road to Colle del Nivolet is one of the highest drivable passes in Italy, topping out at 2,641 m with a moonscape of glacial lakes, boulder fields and roaming ibex. Easy loop walks from the road allow you to explore without a big climb.

Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+250 m
Best season
Late June – September

Highlights

  • Ibex at close range
  • Glacial lake chain
  • Laghetti del Nivolet picnic

With your dog

Dogs off-leash on open tundra; leash near ibex observation zones.