Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Popular

Lago di Lod, Chamois

Aosta Valley

Chamois has no road — you arrive by a small cable car from Buisson — which keeps its high pastures quiet. An easy climb from the village reaches Lago di Lod, a stocked lake with a chapel, a bar and a full view across to the Matterhorn.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
June – October

Parking · Paid

Paid parking at Buisson (Antey-Saint-André); take the cable car to Chamois.

Water

Fountains in Chamois village and a bar at the lake.

Highlights

  • Car-free village atmosphere
  • Matterhorn view from the lake
  • Chairlift shortcut for the return

With your dog

Leashed dogs on the path; the Chamois cable car (the only village access) carries dogs.