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The Gressoney Walser Trail: from Castel Savoia to Alpenzu, wooden villages below Monte Rosa

Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,780 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
The Gressoney Walser Trail: from Castel Savoia to Alpenzu, wooden villages below Monte Rosa
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Gressoney Walser Trail

The Walser came to Gressoney from the Valais in the thirteenth century and left the finest wooden and stone villages in the Alps. The Walser Trail links them halfway up the slope above the Lys, Monte Rosa at the head of the valley: in November, with bare larches and white peaks, it is the best light of the year.

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

The experience

From Gressoney-Saint-Jean we climb to Castel Savoia, Queen Margherita's castle, and take the trail up through the woods to Alpenzu Grande, the most intact Walser village, at 1,779 m, with houses on stone pillars and a view of Monte Rosa.

Lunch at Alpenzu, packed or at the village hut, then down to Gressoney-La-Trinité and back to Saint-Jean by bus.

The Alpenzu hut opens at weekends in autumn: to be checked the week before. Bus ticket for the return not included. With snow the guide changes the order of the stages.

Gressoney-Saint-Jean is two hours from Milan: A4 and A5 to Pont-Saint-Martin, then the Gressoney valley road. Paid parking in the village. The return from La-Trinité is by local bus, ticket not included. Car pooling in the 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 18 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+15 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
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 11 km · 4h30
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 4h30 and 500 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
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Gressoney-Saint-Jean
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
1,780 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
4h30
Map
Sunday
22 Nov
11 km · D+ 500 m · 4h30
Meeting point 9:15approximate
Meeting at Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Gressoney-Saint-Jean, provincia di Aosta, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€1/hour (8am-8pm, not Thursdays), June-September and December-May. Pay at the parking meter in Piazza Beck Peccoz.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:15MEETING
Meeting at Gressoney-Saint-Jean
We meet the Guidders in the village centre and climb towards the castle.
B
09:45VIEWPOINT
Castel Savoia
Queen Margherita's castle in the larch wood. The Walser trail starts here.
C
11:30VILLAGE
Alpenzu Grande
The Walser village with houses on stone pillars and Monte Rosa at the end. Lunch.
D
14:30RETURN
Arrival in Gressoney-La-Trinité
We drop to the upper village of the valley. Bus to Saint-Jean and back to the cars.

How do you get to Gressoney-Saint-Jean? 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
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 22 November
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Reviews

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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 4h30 with 500 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: 18 November, 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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The Gressoney Walser Trail: from Castel Savoia to Alpenzu, wooden villages below Monte Rosa

The Gressoney Walser Trail: from Castel Savoia to Alpenzu, wooden villages below Monte Rosa

Gressoney-Saint-Jean, (AO) · Valle d'Aosta
1 day · Hiking · 1,780 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
1,780 m
Distance
11 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4h30
Guiddy points
+15
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Gressoney Walser Trail

The Walser came to Gressoney from the Valais in the thirteenth century and left the finest wooden and stone villages in the Alps. The Walser Trail links them halfway up the slope above the Lys, Monte Rosa at the head of the valley: in November, with bare larches and white peaks, it is the best light of the year.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

From Gressoney-Saint-Jean we climb to Castel Savoia, Queen Margherita's castle, and take the trail up through the woods to Alpenzu Grande, the most intact Walser village, at 1,779 m, with houses on stone pillars and a view of Monte Rosa.

Lunch at Alpenzu, packed or at the village hut, then down to Gressoney-La-Trinité and back to Saint-Jean by bus.

The Alpenzu hut opens at weekends in autumn: to be checked the week before. Bus ticket for the return not included. With snow the guide changes the order of the stages.

Gressoney-Saint-Jean is two hours from Milan: A4 and A5 to Pont-Saint-Martin, then the Gressoney valley road. Paid parking in the village. The return from La-Trinité is by local bus, ticket not included. Car pooling in the Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 11 km · 4h30
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 4h30 and 500 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
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Gressoney-Saint-Jean

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 9:15Meeting at Gressoney-Saint-Jean
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€1/hour (8am-8pm, not Thursdays), June-September and December-May. Pay at the parking meter in Piazza Beck Peccoz.
A
09:15MEETING
Meeting at Gressoney-Saint-Jean
We meet the Guidders in the village centre and climb towards the castle.
B
09:45VIEWPOINT
Castel Savoia
Queen Margherita's castle in the larch wood. The Walser trail starts here.
C
11:30VILLAGE
Alpenzu Grande
The Walser village with houses on stone pillars and Monte Rosa at the end. Lunch.
D
14:30RETURN
Arrival in Gressoney-La-Trinité
We drop to the upper village of the valley. Bus to Saint-Jean and back to the cars.

How do you get to Gressoney-Saint-Jean? 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
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 22 November
GuiddyExcursion
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 4h30 with 500 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?
⌄
Sun 22 Nov
€24.90
per person
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