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Mont Avic: A Paradise Found in the Mountains of the Aosta Valley
Frazione Le Chardonney, Valle d'Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day•Hiking · 2,309 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
🌲 Secret Lakes and Unique Forests – Trekking in the Mont Avic Natural Park
A hidden corner of paradise nestled in the mountains of the Aosta Valley. The Champorcher Valley is home to one of the most fascinating and least known places in the Alps: the Mont Avic Natural Park, a silent oasis made of crystal-clear lakes, ancient forests, and peaks that are reflected in the water.
Group chat a couple of days before
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The experience
Walking through these landscapes, we will have the opportunity to see the rare Hook Pine, a species that only grows here, among the rocks and the sky. But the real magic will be the alpine lakes we encounter along the way: so many, so different, so surprising — it will feel like we've ended up in a park in North America.
🌄 This is the unexpected Aosta Valley, the one that surprises you and makes you feel tiny in the face of so much beauty.
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
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 Guiddy points
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Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
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690 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 690 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
✕Transport
✕Meals
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
690 m
Max altitude
2,309 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
6h30
Day
9 km · D+ 690 m · 6h30
Apple Maps09:15PARKING
Departure
We start from the parking area along the road to Dondena. Ascending a steep trail surrounded by Swiss pines, we reach our first mountain hut of the day, Rifugio Muffè, with its beautiful small lake.
10:30WATER
Muffè Mountain Hut
"From the beautiful Rifugio Muffè, we'll follow a scenic trail to reach the Col du Lac Blanc at 2309m (7,575ft)."
11:15MOUNTAIN HUT
Descent to Barbustel Lake
From the pass, we descend along an easy trail until we reach the Barbustel Refuge.
11:45VIEWPOINT
Descent to the Lakes
We'll descend the trail until we reach the lower lakes. You'll truly feel like you're in an American national park here!
14:30RETURN
Back to the Trailhead
We'll head back to our starting point, retracing our steps along the same trail. A truly special place for a hike that's perfect for everyone!
How do you get to Frazione Le Chardonney? 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
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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 poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Gilberto G.
· 27 outings
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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 690 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 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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