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Hike·Hard·Scenic·Hidden gem

Monte Emilius, Aosta

Aosta Valley

Monte Emilius (3,559 m) dominates the Aosta Valley skyline above the city — the long southeast ridge from Plan Felinaz (cable car) gives a full mountain experience without glacier travel. The summit panorama runs from Mont Blanc in the west to Monte Rosa in the east with the Gran Paradiso massif to the south. Ibex on the upper ridge. Chough colony at the summit. Dogs off-leash on the trail.

Duration
6 hours
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+1400 m
Best season
July – September

Highlights

  • Summit panorama from Mont Blanc to Monte Rosa — 180 km of Alps
  • Ibex on the upper ridge approaching 3,559 m
  • Accessible from Aosta by cable car to Plan Felinaz

With your dog

Summit ridge; dogs off-leash.