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Becca d'Aver and Cima Longhède: a panoramic balcony over the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the central valley

Champlong, Aosta•1 day•Hiking · 2,469 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
Aosta, Italia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+19
Becca d'Aver and Cima Longhède: a panoramic balcony over the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the central valley
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Aver & Longhède: double peak

Two peaks, one loop, a view of the Matterhorn.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Champlong, between Verrayes and its pastures, and climb gently through the woods, which soon give way to open meadows. The route is a loop that climbs steadily towards the Col Les Bornes, touches the Col d'Aver, and from there tackles the ridge leading first to the Becca d'Aver, broad and panoramic, and then to Cima Longhède, sharper and narrower at its summit. The connecting ridge is wide and never dangerous: you walk balanced between two worlds, with the central Valle below and the Matterhorn right before your eyes.

Just below the Becca d'Aver we find an old alpine hut, next to a small votive chapel dedicated to the Madonna delle Nevi: a corner of silence before the final ridge. On the Longhède, instead, awaits the large cross erected by the Gruppo delle Penne Nere of Verrayes.

5 reasons to come - two peaks, one single loop, double satisfaction - open views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Valtournenche - wide panoramic ridge, never exposed - a votive chapel hidden among the pastures - true silence, only untouched nature

Who it's suitable for For those with good legs and a minimum level of fitness: no technical sections, just a steady climb and a few steeper stretches to tackle with steady breathing.

Get your backpack and boots ready: we climb together with the Guidders, between Verrayes' two most panoramic twin peaks.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+19 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
930 m D+ · 10 km · 6h30
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
The trail is never exposed. A few rocky stretches, no airy sections.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6h30 and 930 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Champlong
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
930 m
Max altitude
2,469 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6h30
Map
Day
10 km · D+ 930 m · 6h30
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Champlong. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
08:30WATER
Departure from Champlong, Verrayes
We meet up with the Guidders in Champlong, a hamlet of Verrayes (AO), ready to set off towards the Becca d'Aver. The time is indicative and may vary depending on the season: the exact time will be sent on the trip's Telegram group. We start out on a farm track with a gentle gradient, then a smooth trail that gradually becomes steeper
B
11:00WATER
Steady climb towards Col d'Aver
The trail gets steeper and we gain height step by step among pastures and rocks, with the valley opening up more and more below us. A tough but beautiful stretch, the classic climb that makes you feel alive.
C
11:30WATER
Becca d'Aver
We're at the summit of Becca d'Aver, with the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa watching over us from above the central valley.
D
12:00WATER
Scenic ridge walk and lunch at Cima Longhède
We follow the wide ridge connecting the two peaks — never dangerous, but always scenic, with the Valtournenche and the Valle di Saint-Barthélemy opening up on either side. A stretch to savor slowly, taking in the views all around. Once we reach Cime Longhede, we'll stop for lunch, with a panorama that makes every step of the climb we shared together well worth it.
E
15:00WATER
Back to the cars at Champlong
After finishing the hike with the Guidders, we head back to the cars at Champlong: here we stop for a chat and a bit of catch-up. If the little bar is open, there's the chance to grab a cold beer or a soft drink. The perfect day ends just like this. 🍻

How do you get to Champlong? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Clément D.
Clément D.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Clément, a UIMLA mid-mountain leader with a snow-terrain specialisation, registered with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of the Aosta Valley. I was born and raised here, and I've been out in these mountains since I was a child, in every form they take. I guide on all kinds of routes: from quiet walks focused on nature, wildlife and landscape, right up to the demanding ones. If you want, I'll help you step gradually out of your comfort zone and reach goals you probably wouldn't take on alone: a multi-day trek, a summit above 3000 metres, an outing on snow. I love quiet, little-visited places, and as we walk I like telling you the history, the culture and the particularities of the land I grew up in. Come with me and you'll enjoy the mountains at your own pace, one step at a time. 🏔️ See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Guida di Media Montagna

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 930 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
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✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Becca d'Aver and Cima Longhède: a panoramic balcony over the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the central valley

Becca d'Aver and Cima Longhède: a panoramic balcony over the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the central valley

Champlong, Verrayes (null)
1 day · Hiking · 2,469 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
930 m
Max altitude
2,469 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6h30
Guiddy points
+19
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Aver & Longhède: double peak

Two peaks, one loop, a view of the Matterhorn.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Champlong, between Verrayes and its pastures, and climb gently through the woods, which soon give way to open meadows. The route is a loop that climbs steadily towards the Col Les Bornes, touches the Col d'Aver, and from there tackles the ridge leading first to the Becca d'Aver, broad and panoramic, and then to Cima Longhède, sharper and narrower at its summit. The connecting ridge is wide and never dangerous: you walk balanced between two worlds, with the central Valle below and the Matterhorn right before your eyes.

Just below the Becca d'Aver we find an old alpine hut, next to a small votive chapel dedicated to the Madonna delle Nevi: a corner of silence before the final ridge. On the Longhède, instead, awaits the large cross erected by the Gruppo delle Penne Nere of Verrayes.

5 reasons to come - two peaks, one single loop, double satisfaction - open views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Valtournenche - wide panoramic ridge, never exposed - a votive chapel hidden among the pastures - true silence, only untouched nature

Who it's suitable for For those with good legs and a minimum level of fitness: no technical sections, just a steady climb and a few steeper stretches to tackle with steady breathing.

Get your backpack and boots ready: we climb together with the Guidders, between Verrayes' two most panoramic twin peaks.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
930 m D+ · 10 km · 6h30
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6h30 and 930 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Champlong

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
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5 stops
Meeting point 8:30Champlong
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
08:30WATER
Departure from Champlong, Verrayes
We meet up with the Guidders in Champlong, a hamlet of Verrayes (AO), ready to set off towards the Becca d'Aver. The time is indicative and may vary depending on the season: the exact time will be sent on the trip's Telegram group. We start out on a farm track with a gentle gradient, then a smooth trail that gradually becomes steeper
B
11:00WATER
Steady climb towards Col d'Aver
The trail gets steeper and we gain height step by step among pastures and rocks, with the valley opening up more and more below us. A tough but beautiful stretch, the classic climb that makes you feel alive.
C
11:30WATER
Becca d'Aver
We're at the summit of Becca d'Aver, with the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa watching over us from above the central valley.
D
12:00WATER
Scenic ridge walk and lunch at Cima Longhède
We follow the wide ridge connecting the two peaks — never dangerous, but always scenic, with the Valtournenche and the Valle di Saint-Barthélemy opening up on either side. A stretch to savor slowly, taking in the views all around. Once we reach Cime Longhede, we'll stop for lunch, with a panorama that makes every step of the climb we shared together well worth it.
E
15:00WATER
Back to the cars at Champlong
After finishing the hike with the Guidders, we head back to the cars at Champlong: here we stop for a chat and a bit of catch-up. If the little bar is open, there's the chance to grab a cold beer or a soft drink. The perfect day ends just like this. 🍻

How do you get to Champlong? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Clément D.
Clément D.
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Clément, a UIMLA mid-mountain leader with a snow-terrain specialisation, registered with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of the Aosta Valley. I was born and raised here, and I've been out in these mountains since I was a child, in every form they take. I guide on all kinds of routes: from quiet walks focused on nature, wildlife and landscape, right up to the demanding ones. If you want, I'll help you step gradually out of your comfort zone and reach goals you probably wouldn't take on alone: a multi-day trek, a summit above 3000 metres, an outing on snow. I love quiet, little-visited places, and as we walk I like telling you the history, the culture and the particularities of the land I grew up in. Come with me and you'll enjoy the mountains at your own pace, one step at a time. 🏔️ See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 930 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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