The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation: from +500 to +575m and from -430 to -530m average per day, depending on the group.
Walking time: 4 to 5 hours average per day.
Itinerary: well marked paths, sometimes stony, no technical difficulty.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running and cycling.
Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

ROAD BOOK

Before departure, we give you a file containing:
- IGN maps with the route
- 1 road-book including all the information necessary for the hike
- 1 card holder
- The list of accommodation

MARKING

The circuit is marked by yellow signs and a regular marking on the ground.
The trails are identified by numbers.
It is preferable to master the IGN map reading at 1/25000.

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT

without luggage transport: you carry your luggage.
with baggage transport: your baggage is daily transported to your accommodation by a vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights in dormitory, in refuge
3 nights in 2/4- person bedroom, in hotel
Accommodations are located in small rural mountain villages with a family and friendly spirit and mountain huts for total immersion. They respect the typical architecture of the place.
Dinners are an opportunity to taste the local specialties: "fondue à la Fontine", pasta, polente, charcuterie, grolle ... while maintaining varied, balanced and well-groomed menus.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.Picnics are not included and can be pre-ordered in each accommodation in the evening. Possibility to buy picnic supplies in small local shops.
Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking. We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

MAPS

Carta dei sentieri 1/25000 L’escursionista editore N4 - Conca di Aosta - Mont Emilius - Mont Fallère

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meet Sunday at 1pm at the bus station in Aoste (in front of the train station).

BY TRAIN
Please consult OUI SNCF.
Then bus transfer to Aoste.

BY CAR
A40 motorway to Chamonix, Mont Blanc Tunnel and way to Aosta.

End of trek in the mid-afternoon and transfer to Aoste to pick up your luggage.

ACCOMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Chamonix - Hôtel de l'Arve : +33 (0)4 50 53 02 31
or Hôtel Vallée Blanche : +33 (0)4 50 53 04 50 

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case !)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 10kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily, except day 2, between accommodation by our logistics vehicle where access is not always easy. 
Baggage which is too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs!