Places
Viewpoint·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Testa di Comagna, Brusson
Aosta Valley
From the Col de Joux or Estoul a pasture path climbs through larch woods to the rounded Testa di Comagna, crowned by a monumental bronze Christ. The summit lawn looks straight down both the Val d'Ayas and the Val di Gressoney, with Monte Rosa dominating the skyline.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Col de Joux or at Estoul above Brusson.
Water
Spring at the Coumarial alp; carry water.
Highlights
- Monumental bronze Christ on top
- Two valleys and Monte Rosa in view
- Gentle larch-forest climb
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the grassy summit dome away from herds.
