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Cheneil and Lago Blu: golden larches and the Matterhorn's reflection in autumn Valtournenche

Ascensore di Cheneil, Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 2,530 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Cheneil and Lago Blu: golden larches and the Matterhorn's reflection in autumn Valtournenche
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
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WHY THIS HIKE

Lago Blu: Matterhorn and larches

A village you reach only by lift, a sanctuary looking out at the Matterhorn and a little lake among the larches mirroring one of the world's most famous mountains: autumn in Valtournenche looks drawn by hand.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Barmaz car park and ride the lift up to Cheneil, the car-free hamlet. From there the path climbs through the larches and then across the pastures to the Colle di Fontana Fredda and the Clavalité sanctuary, where we have lunch facing the Matterhorn. Back at Cheneil, we end the day at Lago Blu, near Breuil-Cervinia: a short walk through the woods to the shore, where on still days the Matterhorn is mirrored among the golden larches.

It was from Breuil that Jean-Antoine Carrel first climbed the Matterhorn from the Italian side in 1865, three days after Whymper: the Gran Becca, 4,478 metres, has been the valley's symbol ever since.

Anyone with some fitness: the climb to the col is steady and never technical, and Lago Blu is a stroll.

Come and see the Matterhorn in its autumn colours with the Guidders: it is the photo everyone wants, and we take it together.

The Barmaz car park, above Valtournenche, is about two and a half hours from Milan: A4 and A5 to Châtillon-Saint-Vincent, then the Valtournenche road and the turn-off for Cheneil. Lago Blu is a quarter of an hour further up, before Breuil-Cervinia. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

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
For the selected date: by 13 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 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.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 10 km · 4h15
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 4h15 and 600 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, 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
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Ascensore di Cheneil
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
2,530 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
4h15
Saturday
17 Oct
10 km · D+ 600 m · 4h15
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Meeting at Barmaz, Barmaz, ascensore di Cheneil, provincia di Aosta, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Barmaz
We meet the Guidders at the Barmaz car park, by the lift up to Cheneil.
09:45VILLAGE
Cheneil, the car-free hamlet
A few houses, a chapel and the Matterhorn: from here we enter the larch wood.
11:15PASS
Colle di Fontana Fredda
We leave the woods for the pastures: the col is a balcony over two valleys.
11:45CHURCH
The Clavalité sanctuary
The chapel on the col facing the Matterhorn: packed lunch.
14:00PARKING
Back at Barmaz
We go back down to Cheneil and take the lift to the cars: next stop Lago Blu.
14:45LAKE
Lago Blu
The walk to the shore and the photo of the reflected Matterhorn: goodbyes to the Guidders.

How do you get to Ascensore di Cheneil? 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
for the selected date
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
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

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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 4h15 with 600 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 (for this date: 13 October, 23:59)
✓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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Cheneil and Lago Blu: golden larches and the Matterhorn's reflection in autumn Valtournenche

Cheneil and Lago Blu: golden larches and the Matterhorn's reflection in autumn Valtournenche

Ascensore di Cheneil, Barmaz, ascensore di Cheneil (AO) · Valle d'Aosta
1 day · Hiking · 2,530 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
2,530 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
4h15
Guiddy points
+16
3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lago Blu: Matterhorn and larches

A village you reach only by lift, a sanctuary looking out at the Matterhorn and a little lake among the larches mirroring one of the world's most famous mountains: autumn in Valtournenche looks drawn by hand.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Barmaz car park and ride the lift up to Cheneil, the car-free hamlet. From there the path climbs through the larches and then across the pastures to the Colle di Fontana Fredda and the Clavalité sanctuary, where we have lunch facing the Matterhorn. Back at Cheneil, we end the day at Lago Blu, near Breuil-Cervinia: a short walk through the woods to the shore, where on still days the Matterhorn is mirrored among the golden larches.

It was from Breuil that Jean-Antoine Carrel first climbed the Matterhorn from the Italian side in 1865, three days after Whymper: the Gran Becca, 4,478 metres, has been the valley's symbol ever since.

Anyone with some fitness: the climb to the col is steady and never technical, and Lago Blu is a stroll.

Come and see the Matterhorn in its autumn colours with the Guidders: it is the photo everyone wants, and we take it together.

The Barmaz car park, above Valtournenche, is about two and a half hours from Milan: A4 and A5 to Châtillon-Saint-Vincent, then the Valtournenche road and the turn-off for Cheneil. Lago Blu is a quarter of an hour further up, before Breuil-Cervinia. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 10 km · 4h15
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 4h15 and 600 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, 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
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Ascensore di Cheneil

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30Meeting at Barmaz
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Barmaz
We meet the Guidders at the Barmaz car park, by the lift up to Cheneil.
09:45VILLAGE
Cheneil, the car-free hamlet
A few houses, a chapel and the Matterhorn: from here we enter the larch wood.
11:15PASS
Colle di Fontana Fredda
We leave the woods for the pastures: the col is a balcony over two valleys.
11:45CHURCH
The Clavalité sanctuary
The chapel on the col facing the Matterhorn: packed lunch.
14:00PARKING
Back at Barmaz
We go back down to Cheneil and take the lift to the cars: next stop Lago Blu.
14:45LAKE
Lago Blu
The walk to the shore and the photo of the reflected Matterhorn: goodbyes to the Guidders.

How do you get to Ascensore di Cheneil? By carpooling.

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

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
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
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Saturday 17 October
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Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

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 4h15 with 600 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
Sat 17 Oct
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