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Cogne in autumn: the Lillaz waterfalls and Lake Loie among the golden larches of Gran Paradiso

Lillaz, Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 2,396 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Cogne in autumn: the Lillaz waterfalls and Lake Loie among the golden larches of Gran Paradiso
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Loie: Gran Paradiso gold

Waterfalls leaping between the rocks, a lake hidden among the larches and the peaks of Gran Paradiso in the background: Cogne in autumn is the Aosta Valley everyone dreams of.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Lillaz, the village above Cogne, and pass straight below the Lillaz waterfalls. Then the path climbs steadily through the larches, step after step, to Lake Loie, where we stop for lunch with the golden woods below us. On the way back we cross a small col and descend the Bardoney side valley, then follow the Urtier stream to Lillaz, closing the loop.

Gran Paradiso is Italy's oldest national park: it was born from the kings' hunting reserve to save the ibex, which had survived here and nowhere else in the Alps.

Anyone in good shape: the climb to the lake is steep and stepped, but with no difficult passages; the descent via Bardoney is gentler.

Come and see Gran Paradiso dressed for autumn with the Guidders: a day that stays with you for a long time.

Lillaz di Cogne is about two and three quarter hours from Milan: A4 and A5 to the Aosta Ovest exit, then the regional road up Val di Cogne to Cogne and the short climb to Lillaz. 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 14 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 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
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
780 m D+ · 12 km · 5h30
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
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 5h30 and 780 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
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 Lillaz
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
780 m
Max altitude
2,396 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
5h30
Sunday
18 Oct
12 km · D+ 780 m · 5h30
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:15approximate
Meeting at Lillaz, Lillaz, 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
09:15MEETING
Meeting at Lillaz
We meet the Guidders at the Lillaz car park, above Cogne.
09:30WATERFALL
The Lillaz waterfalls
The water leaping over the rocks, a stone's throw from the village.
11:30LAKE
Lake Loie
After the climb through the larches, the lake among golden trees: packed lunch on the shore.
13:30VILLAGE
The Bardoney side valley
Over the small col, we descend among pastures and larches.
15:00RETURN
Back to Lillaz
Along the Urtier stream back to Lillaz: we close the loop with the Guidders.

How do you get to Lillaz? 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

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 18 October
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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 5h30 with 780 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 14 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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Cogne in autumn: the Lillaz waterfalls and Lake Loie among the golden larches of Gran Paradiso

Cogne in autumn: the Lillaz waterfalls and Lake Loie among the golden larches of Gran Paradiso

Lillaz, (AO) · Valle d'Aosta
1 day · Hiking · 2,396 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
780 m
Max altitude
2,396 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5h30
Guiddy points
+17
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Loie: Gran Paradiso gold

Waterfalls leaping between the rocks, a lake hidden among the larches and the peaks of Gran Paradiso in the background: Cogne in autumn is the Aosta Valley everyone dreams of.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Lillaz, the village above Cogne, and pass straight below the Lillaz waterfalls. Then the path climbs steadily through the larches, step after step, to Lake Loie, where we stop for lunch with the golden woods below us. On the way back we cross a small col and descend the Bardoney side valley, then follow the Urtier stream to Lillaz, closing the loop.

Gran Paradiso is Italy's oldest national park: it was born from the kings' hunting reserve to save the ibex, which had survived here and nowhere else in the Alps.

Anyone in good shape: the climb to the lake is steep and stepped, but with no difficult passages; the descent via Bardoney is gentler.

Come and see Gran Paradiso dressed for autumn with the Guidders: a day that stays with you for a long time.

Lillaz di Cogne is about two and three quarter hours from Milan: A4 and A5 to the Aosta Ovest exit, then the regional road up Val di Cogne to Cogne and the short climb to Lillaz. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
780 m D+ · 12 km · 5h30
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 5h30 and 780 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
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 Lillaz

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:15Meeting at Lillaz
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:15MEETING
Meeting at Lillaz
We meet the Guidders at the Lillaz car park, above Cogne.
09:30WATERFALL
The Lillaz waterfalls
The water leaping over the rocks, a stone's throw from the village.
11:30LAKE
Lake Loie
After the climb through the larches, the lake among golden trees: packed lunch on the shore.
13:30VILLAGE
The Bardoney side valley
Over the small col, we descend among pastures and larches.
15:00RETURN
Back to Lillaz
Along the Urtier stream back to Lillaz: we close the loop with the Guidders.

How do you get to Lillaz? 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

Sunday 18 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 5h30 with 780 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 →
Sun 18 Oct
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