Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Laghi di Orvieille, Valsavarenche
Aosta Valley
A steep path from Bien climbs to the meadows of Orvieille, where the Savoy kings kept a hunting lodge, then rolls on across a shelf holding the Lago Djouan, Lago Nero and Lago Leità at around 2,700 m. Ibex are almost guaranteed and the view reaches the Grand Combin and Mont Blanc.
Duration
Full day
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+950 m
Best season
July – September
Parking · Paid
Paid summer parking at Bien / Dégioz in Valsavarenche.
Water
Streams and lake inflows; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Royal hunting station of Orvieille
- Three tarns on one high balcony
- Ibex herds and big-massif views
With your dog
Fit dogs on leash inside Gran Paradiso park; keep to the marked route.
