The Champorcher lakes in Monte Avic Park

We will be in the heart of the magnificent 🍃 Monte Avic Natural Park: the route winds through larch woods 🌳 and flowery pastures, alpine bodies of water 💦 set like jewels among the mountains, silent peat bogs full of life, and rocky outcrops shaped by the elements. At high altitude, the view opens onto wide panoramas, with the Matterhorn🏔️ rising on the horizon and dominating the scene with its unmistakable silhouette. We will reach the Barbustel refuge for lunch (optional) and for those who want, we will stretch out to admire the Bianco and Nero lakes. The return will be enlivened by the magnificent views and ... on the way back to the village, we will stop at Gaby's super-stocked grocery store to be tempted by the real mountain pasture cheeses 🧀 lard and... everything else, unmissable! A varied excursion, never monotonous, which alternates shaded stretches with open and spectacular spaces, ideal for those seeking authentic beauty, silence and a deep connection with the Alpine environment.

The experience

We will be in the heart of the magnificent 🍃 Monte Avic Natural Park: the route winds through larch woods 🌳 and flowery pastures, alpine bodies of water 💦 set like jewels among the mountains, silent peat bogs full of life, and rocky outcrops shaped by the elements. At high altitude, the view opens onto wide panoramas, with the Matterhorn🏔️ rising on the horizon and dominating the scene with its unmistakable silhouette. We will reach the Barbustel refuge for lunch (optional) and for those who want, we will stretch out to admire the Bianco and Nero lakes. The return will be enlivened by the magnificent views and ... on the way back to the village, we will stop at Gaby's super-stocked grocery store to be tempted by the real mountain pasture cheeses 🧀 lard and... everything else, unmissable! A varied excursion, never monotonous, which alternates shaded stretches with open and spectacular spaces, ideal for those seeking authentic beauty, silence and a deep connection with the Alpine environment.

How hard is it, really

What's included in the price

Itinerary

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

Day

9 km · D+ 650 m · 7 h

The stops · 9 km

Meeting point 9:30approximate

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

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09:30MEETING

Champorcher (ao)

Meeting at the Champorcher INFOPOINT and departure from the Lac Muffé car park. After having travelled a nice stretch between larches and streams, we will reach Lac Mufflé with its mountain hut. We will then continue on rocks, we will pass up to Col Blanc from where we will admire a spectacular panorama not to be forgotten. We will then reach the refuge downhill

12:30MOUNTAIN HUT

Rifugio Barbustel

Once we arrive here, we'll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at the mountain hut. And for those who are keen, we can take a short hike to get closer to the stunning Lago Bianco and Lago Nero.

16:30RETURN

Champorcher (Ao)

We'll head back along the same trail, enjoying the magnificent views of the Aosta Valley peaks. We anticipate arriving back at the parking area around 4:30 PM, and then – for those who are interested – we'll make a gastronomic stop in town to taste and purchase the valley's delicacies.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Questions?