Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Monte Barbeston, Mont Avic
Aosta Valley
From Champdepraz or the Col de Joux a long pasture path climbs through the mountain-pine forests of the Mont Avic park to the summit chapel of Monte Barbeston. Because it stands out on the southern side of the main valley, the view spans an unbroken arc from the Gran Paradiso to Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa.
Duration
Full day
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+1200 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Covarey (Champdepraz) or the Col de Joux.
Water
Springs on the lower pastures; the ridge is dry.
Highlights
- Summit chapel
- Unbroken Gran-Paradiso-to-Monte-Rosa arc
- Through the Mont Avic mountain-pine forest
With your dog
Fit dogs on leash; long grassy climb with a rocky final ridge inside the park.
