Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Lago di Servaz, Mont Avic
Aosta Valley
The Sentiero Natura di Sylvenoire climbs from Covarey through one of the largest mountain-pine (mugo) forests in the Alps to Lago di Servaz, a still lake with a peat-bog margin crossed by wooden walkways. The Parco Naturale Mont Avic protects the whole serpentine plateau around it.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+450 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Covarey (Champdepraz), the park entrance.
Water
Streams on the climb; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Vast mountain-pine forest
- Boardwalks across the lake bog
- Rich dragonfly and amphibian life
With your dog
Leashed dogs inside the Mont Avic park; stay on the marked Sentiero Natura.
