Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Pancherot, Valtournenche
Aosta Valley
From the hamlet of Chamois-side pastures or from Promiod, a pasture path climbs the broad back of Monte Pancherot to a summit that stares straight up the Valtournenche at the Matterhorn, with the whole chain from Monte Rosa to the Grandes Murailles alongside. Marmots and few other walkers.
Duration
4–5 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+800 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Promiod (Antey-Saint-André) or Cheneil.
Water
Spring at the Alpe Pancheron; carry water.
Highlights
- Matterhorn straight up the valley
- Grandes Murailles chain alongside
- Quiet pasture-ridge walking
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the grassy summit ridge away from grazing.
