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Lake Miserin and its sanctuary in the Champorcher valley

Champorcher, Valle d'Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day•Hiking · 2,583 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Lake Miserin and its sanctuary in the Champorcher valley
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Miserin from Dondena

A high mountain lake, with a sanctuary on its shore.

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

The experience

Some places catch you off guard, and Lago Miserin is one of them. You walk with the Guidders up a wide, silent valley, round the last rise, and in front of you is a lake with a church on its shore. Not a ruin, not a little chapel: a real sanctuary, in the middle of nowhere, where for centuries the people of the valley have walked up every fifth of August. We start from Dondena, the old summer pasture at the end of the road, on a wide, even track that climbs gently: nothing difficult, just pasture, stone and sky opening up at every bend. This is the upper Champorcher valley, the other face of the Mont Avic area: quieter, more open.

5 reasons to come - the sanctuary on the shore of Lago Miserin - a wide, silent valley all to ourselves - an even climb, the kind where you talk the whole way - the upper Champorcher valley, away from the busy circuits - in autumn the valley lights up and the low sun does the rest

Who it suits A real mountain day without paying for it in hours of effort: fine even if you do not walk much.

Come and see the Miserin with the Guidders: the surprise is just round the last rise.

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 7 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 11 km · 4 h
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 4 h and 500 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. 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
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Champorcher
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
2,583 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
4 h
Day
11 km · D+ 500 m · 4 h
Map
The stops · 11 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Champorcher, Valle d'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
09:00MEETING
Meeting point in Champorcher
We leave the cars at the end of the Dondena valley road. A short briefing, and we set off.
11:30LAKE
Lake Miserin and the Sanctuary
We will make our way to the basin of Lake Miserin, where the sanctuary and mountain hut overlook its waters. We’ll stop to explore the area, share its history, and enjoy lunch by the lakeside.
14:00RETURN
Return
After our break, we’ll begin the descent back to the starting point, once again taking in the wide-open views over the Champorcher Valley.

How do you get to Champorcher? 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
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h 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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✓Free cancellation up to 7 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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Lake Miserin and its sanctuary in the Champorcher valley

Lake Miserin and its sanctuary in the Champorcher valley

Champorcher, (23) · Valle d'Aosta
1 day · Hiking · 2,583 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
2,583 m
Distance
11 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+15
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Miserin from Dondena

A high mountain lake, with a sanctuary on its shore.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Some places catch you off guard, and Lago Miserin is one of them. You walk with the Guidders up a wide, silent valley, round the last rise, and in front of you is a lake with a church on its shore. Not a ruin, not a little chapel: a real sanctuary, in the middle of nowhere, where for centuries the people of the valley have walked up every fifth of August. We start from Dondena, the old summer pasture at the end of the road, on a wide, even track that climbs gently: nothing difficult, just pasture, stone and sky opening up at every bend. This is the upper Champorcher valley, the other face of the Mont Avic area: quieter, more open.

5 reasons to come - the sanctuary on the shore of Lago Miserin - a wide, silent valley all to ourselves - an even climb, the kind where you talk the whole way - the upper Champorcher valley, away from the busy circuits - in autumn the valley lights up and the low sun does the rest

Who it suits A real mountain day without paying for it in hours of effort: fine even if you do not walk much.

Come and see the Miserin with the Guidders: the surprise is just round the last rise.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 11 km · 4 h
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 4 h and 500 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Champorcher

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 11 km
Meeting point 9:00Champorcher
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Meeting point in Champorcher
We leave the cars at the end of the Dondena valley road. A short briefing, and we set off.
11:30LAKE
Lake Miserin and the Sanctuary
We will make our way to the basin of Lake Miserin, where the sanctuary and mountain hut overlook its waters. We’ll stop to explore the area, share its history, and enjoy lunch by the lakeside.
14:00RETURN
Return
After our break, we’ll begin the descent back to the starting point, once again taking in the wide-open views over the Champorcher Valley.

How do you get to Champorcher? 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
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyExcursion
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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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h 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?
⌄
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