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Trekking in Aosta Valley: Tour of Valnontey (Cogne)
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Rifugio Sella
Stambecco presso Col Loson
Il vallone del Loson

This two-day itinerary, with overnight at Vittorio Sella hut, in the municipality of Cogne, takes place in Valnontey and offers a close-up perspective of the glaciers of the Gran Paradiso, especially of the majestic glacier of Tribulazione situated at the base of the mountain with the same name.

  • Walking on the hunting trails created by the king of Italy Victor Emmanuel II
  • Observing wild animals easily and daily
  • The majesty of the glaciers of The Gran Paradiso massif
Included
  • The technical support of a hiking guide throughout the excursion 
  • A third-party liability insurance for accidents due to the negligent behaviour of the guide
  • 1 overnight in a hut with half board (dinner and breakfast): kind of room: in a hut, in a dormitory of 6 to 15 people
Not included
  • Personal equipment and gear
  • Travel costs to get to the meeting point on the first day
  • Not mentioned food and drinks (packed lunch bought in the hut)
  • Extra drinks in the hut
  • Local tourist tax
  • Anything not mentioned at “the enrolment fee includes”
  • In case of change of itinerary for reasons not attributable to the organization (bad weather conditions, technical level of the participants, etc.) the unforeseen expenses will be charged to the participants.
Duration2 Days
Bring along

Equipment list for multi-day treks

Backpack of 40-50 litres

Clothes to wear: hiking boots,mountain shorts,T-shirt (preferably of breathable fabric, like microfibre), hiking socks (not short socks), sun cap/bandana, sunglasses, wind stopper jacket

Inside the backpack: mountain trousers (Schoeller, soft shell fabric), 3 spare t-shirts, spare socks, spare underwear, long sleeved t-shirt, tights to use if it is cold and to wear as night clothes, waterproof shell jacket (Gore-tex, pac-lite fabric), rain cape, backpack rain cover if not integrated in the backpack itself, personal hygiene products (toothpaste, shower gel, etc.), towel, wool,hat, gloves, water bottle/thermos + snack (like cereal bars, chocolate), sleeping bag liner for the hut, sandals or trainers (for the hut), sunscreen, multipurpose boxcutter, trekking poles,personal pharmacy kit (painkillers, compeed, aspirin), headlamp, camera

ParticipantsTrek confirmed with at least 6 participants Maximum 12 participants
CategoriesHiking Getaway, Hiking
LanguagesFrench, English, Italian
Opening hours
Requirements
  • An average of about 5 hour walk a day (3 the first day + 8 the second one). Elevation gain of 670 to 900 metres. A good level of fitness and health is required. Consider a minimum of workout before the departure.
  • Minimum age: 16 years
Important information

The above mentioned programmes are given for guidance and can be modified for reasons not attributable to the organization (bad weather conditions, technical level of the participants, etc.). The guide reserves the right to change the itinerary according to weather conditions or for the safety of the group.

Additional informationGiro della Valnontey.pdf

Venue

Meeting the guide in the hamlet of Valnontey (at 14.30) in the municipality of Cogne (3 km from the main village)
Cogne
Valnontey, AO, Italia
A parking area with 80 parking spaces available
Bus stop of circular line Cogne - Valnontey near the parking

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Vdaexplorer di Raffaele Collavo
- Valnontey
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