Places
Lake·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Lago della Goletta, Val di Rhêmes
Aosta Valley
From Thumel at the head of the Val di Rhêmes the path climbs past the Cascata di Goletta — one of the valley's finest waterfalls — then up steep moraine to a milky glacial lake beneath the Granta Parey. Ibex, bearded vultures and total silence.
Duration
Full day
Distance
13 km
Elevation
+1000 m
Best season
July – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Thumel, end of the Val di Rhêmes road.
Water
Streams and the waterfall pool; treat glacial water before drinking.
Highlights
- Cascata di Goletta on the way up
- Glacial lake under Granta Parey
- Bearded vultures overhead
With your dog
Fit dogs on leash; steep moraine path, snow lingers into July.
