Places
Lake·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Lago Litteran, Ayas
Aosta Valley
From Saint-Jacques or the Frachey chairlift a path climbs through larch wood to Lago Litteran at around 2,100 m, a quiet pool grazed round by cattle with the whole east face of Monte Rosa filling the head of the valley. Loops continue to the Alpe Mandriou and the Palasina lakes.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+550 m
Best season
Late June – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Saint-Jacques (Ayas).
Water
Streams on the climb; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Monte Rosa east face backdrop
- Larch-and-pasture setting
- Link to the Palasina lakes
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the alp away from grazing herds.
