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Autumn Hike: From La Magdeleine to Chamois
La Magdeleine, Valle d'Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day•Hiking · 1,968 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
From La Magdeleine to Chamois
A trek that seems straight out of a fairy tale: an easy and panoramic 9 km through golden autumn woods, glimpses of the Alps, and the famous Giant Bench, the perfect spot for an unforgettable photo.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The path leads us to Chamois, the only car-free municipality in Italy, reachable only on foot or by cable car. A place where time seems to have stood still, where silence and the authentic beauty of the mountains reign.
A route suitable for everyone, ideal for those who want to experience the mountains with calm and wonder, immersed in the colors of autumn.
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 2 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+15 Guiddy points
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Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
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D+
560 m D+ · 9 km · 6h30
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6h30 and 560 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
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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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to La Magdeleine
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
560 m
Max altitude
1,968 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
6h30
Day
9 km · D+ 560 m · 6h30
Apple Maps09:00PARKING
Parking Area
Parking is available for a daily fee of €6.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Col Pilaz - Giant Bench
Panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Matterhorn, home to the Big Bench. Perfect for snapping some stunning photos.
11:00VIEWPOINT
Larch Forest
we descend into a beautiful larch forest, preparing itself for winter.
12:30LUNCH
pranzo
...a trail that offers stunning views of the surrounding valley. We'll stroll through the village of Chamois, where we can enjoy our packed lunches and relax.
13:45VIEWPOINT
The Aosta Valley
La Ville is one of the most charming hamlets of Chamois, Italy's only car-free village. With its stone and wood houses and beautifully restored ancient barns, the village still treasures its communal bread oven, where families once gathered to bake the traditional dark rye bread.
14:15VIEWPOINT
mountain airstrip
"Perched at an altitude of 1,710 meters, the Chamois altiport is Italy's highest and the only one in the Aosta Valley. Opened in the 1960s, it's a unique landmark for alpine tourist aviation."
16:00RETURN
Arrival
After a beautiful balcony trail overlooking the Valtournenche valley, we'll head back to the parking area.
How do you get to La Magdeleine? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Heavy headgear
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Your guide
Federica A.
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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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 560 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 2 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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