Val d'Ayas

Estoul - Lago Literan

Lovely alpine lake in Ayas Valley

By: Visit Brusson

Route category: Trekking

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 2800 m

Difficulty: Medium

Lago Literan

Throught a nice path starting directly from the parking shortly after Estoul you must follow the signs to Arp refuge taking the farm road that climbs throught the woods. Once you get at the end of the trees continue to Alpe Chavannes, from here go left on the dirt road to reach the flat valley that leads to Palasina's lakes. Continuing throught the beautiful vegetation you will find signs to Literan lake on your right. A few more bends to arrive at the Literan lake.

 

Details of the tour

Properties

Typology: Trekking

Difficulty: Medium

Ascent: 400 m

Highest point: 2230 m

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Distance: 2800 m

Best time of the year

May, June, July, August, September, October, November

Features

Dog-friendly Ideal for families Panoramic

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