Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Lago di Chamolé
Aosta Valley
From the village of Nus a forest path climbs through larches to a broad alpine plateau hiding Lago di Chamolé. The silence up here is total and marmots are almost guaranteed. The descent can be varied through the hamlet of Saint-Barthélemy.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
Late June – September
Highlights
- Marmot colonies
- Plateau silence
- Saint-Barthélemy astronomical observatory
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated away from livestock; leash near the upper pastures.
