Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Punta Chaligne, Gignod
Aosta Valley
From the Vetan or Clou road a pasture path climbs steadily to the isolated summit of Chaligne, topped by a large iron cross. The reward is a 360° panorama taking in Mont Blanc, the Grandes Jorasses, the Grand Combin and, straight down, the city of Aosta.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+750 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Clou or Vetan above Gignod / Saint-Pierre.
Water
Seasonal spring on the climb; carry water.
Highlights
- Iron summit cross
- Mont Blanc to Grand Combin in one turn
- Aosta directly below
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the summit ridge away from herds.
