Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Vallone di Saint-Grat, Valgrisenche
Aosta Valley
From the hamlet of Fornet in the Valgrisenche a path climbs the Vallone di Saint-Grat past cascades and hay meadows to the small pilgrimage chapel of Saint-Grat at around 2,100 m, backed by the glaciers of the Grande Rousse and Château Blanc. One of the region's quietest valleys, drowned in part by the Beauregard dam lower down.
Duration
4–5 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+650 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Fornet / Bonne in Valgrisenche.
Water
Cascades and springs on the climb; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Larch woods and cascades
- Lonely Saint-Grat chapel
- Grande Rousse glaciers at the head
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the alp away from grazing.
