Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Lago di Chamolé, Oyace
Aosta Valley
Lago di Chamolé (2,250 m) above Bionaz in the Valpelline is a remote alpine lake reached by a 3-hour climb from the valley. The lake is a natural cirque lake above the Barrage de Place Moulin. The Valpelline above leads to the Great St Bernard watershed. Ibex colony on the surrounding cliffs. Golden eagle hunting. The Bionaz reservoir below is blue-green. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
July – September
Highlights
- Hidden cirque lake at 2,250 m above the Barrage de Place Moulin
- Ibex colony on the surrounding cliffs
- Remote approach in a valley that sees far fewer visitors than Cogne or Valtournenche
With your dog
Alpine trail; dogs off-leash.
