Valtournenche below the Matterhorn, Cervinia

Aosta Valley

Valtournenche below Breuil-Cervinia gives the Italian view of the Matterhorn (4,478 m) — the pyramid profile from the south face is completely different from the Swiss north face seen from Zermatt. The summer trail from Cervinia to the Plan Maison lifts traverses alpine meadows with the south wall above. Ibex on the Plan Maison moraine. The Furggen glacier. Golden eagle on the Matterhorn walls. Dogs off-leash.

Duration

4 hours

Distance

11 km

Elevation

+600 m

Best season

June – October

Highlights

South face of the Matterhorn (4,478 m) — completely different from the Zermatt view
Ibex on the Plan Maison moraine below the south wall
Golden eagle on the Matterhorn walls above