Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem

Lago Goillet, Breuil-Cervinia

Aosta Valley

From Breuil-Cervinia a service road and path climb past Lago Blu to the Goillet dam at 2,526 m, a long stony lake held below the Plan Maison slopes with the Matterhorn towering behind. Quiet outside the ski season, with the Theodul glacier and pass beyond.

Duration
4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
Late June – September

Parking · Paid

Paid parking in Breuil-Cervinia.

Water

Streams on the climb; treat before drinking.

Highlights

  • Matterhorn south face above the lake
  • Passes Lago Blu on the way
  • Theodul glacier and pass beyond

With your dog

Off-leash tolerated on the dam road and shore away from ski infrastructure.