Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Iconic
Rifugio Bonatti Balcony
Aosta Valley
From Lavachey a beautiful traverse climbs to Rifugio Bonatti with the north faces of the Grandes Jorasses looming across the valley. One of the most photogenic day hikes in the Italian Alps.
Duration
5–6 hours
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
Late June – September
Parking · Paid
Paid parking at La Palud near Courmayeur; shuttle buses run to the Lavachey trailhead.
Water
Rifugio Bonatti provides water and meals; springs along the trail above Lavachey.
Highlights
- Grandes Jorasses face-on
- Refuge lunch terrace
- TMB atmosphere
With your dog
Dogs welcome on the trail and on the refuge terrace (leashed near pastures).
