Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Grand Tournalin from Ayas
Aosta Valley
From Saint-Jacques the path climbs to the Rifugio Grand Tournalin and the Colle di Nana, then up a broken ridge and a short hands-on scramble to the summit block. Few 3,000ers give such an easy walk-up with such a complete Pennine panorama.
Duration
Full day
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+1300 m
Best season
July – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Saint-Jacques, top of the Val d'Ayas.
Water
Springs to the refuge; the summit ridge is dry.
Highlights
- Monte Rosa, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc at once
- Rifugio Grand Tournalin stop
- Short scramble on the summit cone
With your dog
Experienced dogs only — loose rock and an easy scramble on the summit cone.
