Val d'Ayas

Snowshoe hike to Lago Blu

The glacial amphitheater of Monte Rosa

By: Comune di Ayas

Active

Route category: Snowshoeing and ski touring

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 7500 m

Difficulty: Medium

From the charming little square of Saint Jacques, walk along the paved road that runs alongside the Evancon stream to the houses of Blanchard, cross a small bridge located on the left, and begin to climb following trail No. 7. The larch forest is the master of these lands that still recall the passage of ancient glaciers. The gradual thinning of the vegetation and an increasingly crisp air herald the arrival at the Pian di Verra Inferiore, dominated by the splendid mass of Monte Rosa with views of the twin "Castor and Pollux" and the glacial amphitheater of Verra. Continue until you reach the end of the plateau following the red, snowshoe-friendly signs and continue until you reach Blue Lake embraced by the moraine of the Verra glacier and overlooked by the dark mole of the Verra Rock.

SNOWSHOE HIKE TO LAGO BLU

Details of the tour

Properties

Typology: Snowshoeing and ski touring

Difficulty: Medium

Ascent: 530 m

Descent: 530 m

Lowest point: 1689 m

Highest point: 2219 m

Duration: 4 hours

Distance: 7500 m

Best time of the year

January, February, March, April, December

Features

Suitable for training Dog-friendly Wildlife interest Nature interest Historical interest Panoramic

Where

Start point
SAINT JACQUES

Get me there

Destination
LAGO BLU

Fiery e la Pensione Bellavista: un crocevia di storia

0.65km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

Fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

0.66km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

0.82km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Il villaggio di Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Il villaggio di Resy: sull’antica via Walser

0.84km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The village of Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

1.96km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

Lago di Lochien, quiete e vista ineguagliabile

1.98km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

2.69km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

2.72km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

2.89km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pump Track

Chemin de Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.93km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike Park - Campo scuola

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.94km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campo da Basket

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

3.08km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campi da Padel

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

3.19km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago Blu, a turquoise jewel in the ice

At the foot of the Rocca di Verra, embraced by the glacier moraine, the Lago Blu, “Blue Lake”, is a must-see destination for those visiting Val d'Ayas.

Altitude: 2200 m

Chemin de Verra, 11020 Ayas AO

desk dell'Ufficio del Turismo a Champoluc

3.69km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ayas Tourism office - Champoluc

Via Varasc, 16, 11022 Champoluc AO

4.31km

Val d'Ayas

Active

The Hidden Village of Cunéaz

An ancient village steeped in history: Cunéaz contains some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century

4.41km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz , 11020 Ayas AO

4.43km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz, 11020 Ayas AO

4.51km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Mascognaz, where time has stopped

No place concentrates so many magnificent traditional rascards as the village of Mascognaz, a magical place with an atmosphere of yesteryear.

4.54km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Mascognaz, where time has stopped

No place concentrates so many magnificent traditional rascards as the village of Mascognaz, a magical place with an atmosphere of yesteryear.

Altitude: 1822 m

Mascognaz, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Ayas AO

6.50km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago Perrin, in equilibrium among mountain peaks

Practically suspended between rocky peaks and soft slopes, Lake Perrin is a placid body of water with incredible views of the peaks of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 2635 m

11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Ayas AO

0.15km

Val d'Ayas

Active

SkyClimb Mezzalama & Vertical Race

29 June

From €100.00

11.45km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Fiabe nel Bosco a Brusson

from 12 July to 14 July

E-bike

3.33km

Val d'Ayas

Active

The lakes on the Monterosa ski route

Discovering all the lakes that nestle beneath the snow on the ski slopes during winter

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 15000 m

Difficulty: High

Il grande Cult delle escursioni in Mountain bike in Val d'Ayas

E-bike

3.59km

Val d'Ayas

Active

The Great Cult of Mountain Biking in Val d'Ayas

Reaching your first real refuge on an Ebike has never been so much fun.

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 25000 m

Difficulty: Medium

E-bike

3.60km

Val d'Ayas

Active

AYAS constellation of unique villages

Ayas is a municipality that encompasses many ancient villages, originally connected by characteristic mule tracks.

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 19000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

5.48km

Val d'Ayas

Active

La Pila - Salomon

Duration: 1 hour

Length: 2329 m

Difficulty: Low

E-bike

6.09km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Il Ru Courtaud

Duration: 5 hours

Length: 25000 m

Difficulty: Medium

MTB cross country

7.49km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike Itinerary: Circuit Salomon - Col di Joux

on the paths of the Monterosa Prestige

Length: 14100 m

Difficulty: High

E-bike

7.49km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ciclotour: Saint-Vincent – Col de Joux – Verrès – Saint-Vincent

Duration: 3 hours 4 minutes

Length: 51000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

11.13km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pont de Messuere - Lago Bringuez - Corno Bussola

Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes

Difficulty: High

Trekking

11.25km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson - Col de Joux

A breathtaking view over the Aosta Valley

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes

Length: 2149 m

Difficulty: Medium

E-bike

11.33km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ciclotour: Brusson - Saint-Jacques - Antagnod - Brusson

Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes

Length: 30700 m

Difficulty: Medium

MTB cross country

11.41km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike itinerary: Col de Joux circuit

on the paths of the Monterosa Prestige

Difficulty: High

Trekking

11.44km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Laghetto di Brusson - Extrepiéraz

Duration: 49 minutes

Length: 2915 m

Difficulty: Low

Trekking

11.56km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Estoul - Col di Palasinaz - Corno Bussolaz

Duration: 3 hours 40 minutes

Length: 8435 m

Difficulty: High

Trekking

11.64km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson - Arcésaz

Stroll along the canal Ru d'Arlaz

Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes

Length: 3648 m

Difficulty: Low

E-bike

11.67km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ciclotour: Brusson - Col de Joux - Col Tzecore - Brusson

Duration: 2 hours 9 minutes

Length: 32100 m

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

11.67km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson - Salomon - Extrepiéraz

Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes

Length: 3995 m

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

11.68km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson - Vollon

Panoramic route discovering Vollon

Duration: 24 minutes

Length: 1263 m

Difficulty: Low

E-bike

11.68km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ciclotour: Testa di Comagna Tour

Challand-Saint-Victor, Brusson, Emarèse

Length: 28000 m

Difficulty: Medium

E-bike

11.73km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Rifugio Arp with E-bike

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Length: 21000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

12.00km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Estoul - Colle Ranzola - Punta Regina

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 4379 m

Difficulty: Medium

3.42km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Tour des Six

From €161.00

7.49km

Active

Happy Trekking in Gressoney

Promotion valid from June 1 to September 15

Villa Deslex, 11025 Gressoney-Saint-Jean AO

2.60km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Terme Monterosa SPA

Un oasi di benessere immersa in un panorama mozzafiato

Piazzale Ramey, 1, 11020 Champoluc AO

2.67km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Farmacia Costa

Farmacia a Champoluc

Piazzale Ramey, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.96km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Telemark Skiset Ski & Bike Hire

30 anni di professionalità al vostro servizio

Route Ramey 73 Frazione Champoluc, 11020 Champoluc AO

Società Guide Alpine Champoluc-Ayas Monte Rosa

3.51km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Alpine Guide Company - Champoluc - Ayas Monte Rosa

Your adventure companions on Monte Rosa

Rue des Guides, 3, 11020 Champoluc AO

3.59km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

3.60km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

3.64km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Libreria Livres et Musique

Libreria di montagna a Champoluc

Route Varasc, 8, 11020 Champoluc AO

3.64km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Parrucchiere Lostris Hair Studio

Cura e bellezza del capello

Route Varasc, 10, 11020 Champoluc AO

6.17km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Negozio dell’Artigianato L’Artisanà

La vetrina dell'artigianato valdostano ai piedi del Monte Rosa

Rue de l'Eglise - Località Antagnod, 11020 AYAS AO

6.34km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

6.36km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

9.47km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Belin House

Rue Extrepieraz, 108 , 11022 Brusson AO

9.75km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari Math

Grocery shop

Rue Extrepieraz, 34, 11022 Brusson AO

10.79km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Vivaio - Non solo Fiori

Rue Vollon, 3/BIS, 11022 Brusson AO

10.80km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Gelateria Arilù

Ice cream shop

Rue Vollon, 74, 11022 Brusson AO

10.82km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari "Mini Market"

Grocery shop

Rue Vollon, 74, Brusson (AO), 11022 Brusson AO

11.00km

Val d'Ayas

Food

L'Agrifoglio

Strada Regionale 45, 21 - Vollon , 11022 Brusson AO

11.48km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski rental Bruna

Rue Trois Villages, 305, 11022 Brusson AO

11.50km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Cartolibreria AM STRAM GRAM

Rue Trois Villages, 50, 11022 Brusson AO

11.59km

Val d'Ayas

In town

La Betecchietta Souvenirs

Rue La Pila, 72, 11022 Brusson AO

0.12km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Sint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.15km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Fior di Roccia

Strada Regionale 45, 17 - Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.76km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Guide Frachey

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

0.78km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

1.14km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Grange

Chemin de la Crocetta, 2 Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.20km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Bar Tavola Calda Du Soleil

Rue Ciarcierio - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.26km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lo Retsignon

Cucina tipica in alta quota

Loc. Ciarcerio, 11020 Ayas AO

1.58km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Taconet

Località Taconet, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.73km

Val d'Ayas

La Maison de Gourmets

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.83km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Mandria

Alpe Ciarcerio, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

1.84km

Val d'Ayas

Summit Restaurant

Strada Regionale 45, 16, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

1.92km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Stadel Soussun

Località Soussun, 11020 Ayas AO

2.07km

Val d'Ayas

Pub Ristorante West Road

Strada Regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

2.08km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Le Rocher

Loc. Villy 10 , 11020 Ayas AO

2.21km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Petit Tournalin

Località Villy 2, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

2.23km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Le Petit Coq

Località Villy, 11020 Ayas AO

2.30km

Val d'Ayas

Campo Base

Col Mon Ros, 11020 Ayas AO

2.61km

Val d'Ayas

Baita Belvedere

Loc. Alpe Saler Superiore n. 1, 11020 Ayas AO

2.66km

Val d'Ayas

Area pic nic "Plan Villy" - Ayas

Plan Villy, 11020 Ayas AO

2.90km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Grand Tournalin

Loc. Tournalin Damon, 11020 Ayas AO

0.12km

Val d'Ayas

Residence Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.22km

Val d'Ayas

Le Petit Chalet Bed&Breakfast

Loc. Chemin de Rovinal, 27/A, Saint-Jacques, 11020 Ayas AO

0.23km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Genzianella

Place de la Grotte, 5, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

0.25km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL GENZIANELLA

Place De La Grotte, 5 - Fraz. Saint-Jacques , CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

0.73km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Guide di Frachey

Fraz. Resy, 1, 11020 Ayas AO

0.78km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Località Resy, 11020 Ayas AO

1.18km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Champoluc AO

1.23km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey AO

1.49km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey - Ayas AO

1.51km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL MONTE CERVINO

Fraz Frachey, 5 , CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

1.74km

Val d'Ayas

Alpine Forest Hotel

Località Villy - Frazione Frachey , 11020 Ayas AO

1.89km

Val d'Ayas

Aethos Monterosa

Strada Regionale 45, 16, 11020 Champoluc AO

1.92km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL AETHOS MONTEROSA

Strada Regionale 45, n 16 Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

1.95km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

1.96km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, 11020 Frachey AO

1.97km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Stadel Soussun

Fraz. Soussun - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.05km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

2.13km

Val d'Ayas

Le Rocher Hotel

Loc. Villy 10, SR45, 11020 Champoluc - Ayas AO

2.23km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Petit Tournalin

Frazione Villy, 2, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

2.61km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

On the same topic

Trekking

Valle di Gressoney

Active

Gressoney-La-Trinité - Passo Zube

Trail 3/3a/4

Duration: 4 hours 28 minutes

Difficulty: Medium

E-bike

Val d'Ayas

Active

Il Ru Courtaud

Duration: 5 hours

Length: 25000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson - Arcésaz

Stroll along the canal Ru d'Arlaz

Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes

Length: 3648 m

Difficulty: Low

Trekking

Val d'Ayas

Active

Estoul - Mont Bieteron

Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes

Length: 5018 m

Difficulty: High

E-bike

Valsesia

Active

Cicle path Scopello-Mera-Meggiana-Rassa-Scopello – PCV 2

Duration: 5 hours

Length: 37900 m

Difficulty: Medium

Walk

Valle di Gressoney

Active

Staffal-Lys Sources

Trail 7

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

Valsesia

Active

Alpe di Mera-Meggiana path

Duration: 2 hours

Difficulty: Low

Trekking

Valsesia

Active

Alpe di Mera-Alpe Sella path

Difficulty: Low

Trekking

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pont de Messuere - Lago Bringuez - Corno Bussola

Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes

Difficulty: High

Trekking

Val d'Ayas

Active

Tour Le Otto Montagne: excursion in the wild valley of Graines and the lakes of Frudière

Suggestive circular excursion

Duration: 7 hours

Difficulty: Medium

E-bike

Valsesia

Active

Cycle path Balmuccia-Alagna – PCV 1

Duration: 5 hours

Length: 3100 m

Difficulty: Medium

Walk

Valle di Gressoney

Active

Staffal-Bettolina

Trail 1

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty: Low

E-bike

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ciclotour: Brusson - Saint-Jacques - Antagnod - Brusson

Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes

Length: 30700 m

Difficulty: Medium

Walk

Valle di Gressoney

Active

Coumarial-Rifugio Coda

Path number 3

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Length: 5300 m

Difficulty: Medium

E-bike

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ciclotour: Saint-Vincent – Col de Joux – Verrès – Saint-Vincent

Duration: 3 hours 4 minutes

Length: 51000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Trekking

Val d'Ayas

Active

Estoul - Colle Ranzola - Punta Regina

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 4379 m

Difficulty: Medium

Walk

Valle di Gressoney

Active

Alpenzu Grande

Trail W

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty: Low

E-bike

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ciclotour: Brusson - Col de Joux - Col Tzecore - Brusson

Duration: 2 hours 9 minutes

Length: 32100 m

Difficulty: Medium

E-bike

Val d'Ayas

Active

The lakes on the Monterosa ski route

Discovering all the lakes that nestle beneath the snow on the ski slopes during winter

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 15000 m

Difficulty: High

Trekking

Valsesia

Active

Pila-Alpe di Mera-Cima d'Ometto path

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 6800 m

Difficulty: Medium