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Lago di Cignana and Cappella Notre Dame de Neiges

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Lago di Cignana and Cappella Notre Dame de Neiges

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Lago di Cignana and Cappella Notre Dame de Neiges

Name: Lago di Cignana and Cappella Notre Dame de Neiges
Rating: 2

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Location: Valtournenche, Aosta Valley, Italy

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Best Hikes to Lago di Cignana and Cappella Notre Dame de Neiges

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1. Climb to Lago Cicagna and Rifugio Jeam Barmasse — Loop tour

19.1km

08:10

1,310m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Lake Balanselmo and Bivacco Manenti from Lago di Cignana

12.4km

05:53

890m

Alpine hike to a historic red bivouac perched beside pristine Lake Balanselmo.

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3. Rifugio Jean Barmasse – Lake Cignana loop from Fontaine

7.61km

04:03

680m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Gabriele Cislaghi

August 6, 2022

A suggestive church on the shores of the lake set in a breathtaking view. Excellent starting point for numerous treks

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Markus Wiede

July 7, 2023

The ascent to Lago di Cignana takes place mostly in the forest, i.e. in the shade. The Rifugio Jean Barmasse is a good place to stop off. The GPS was a bit tricky up here and we had to cross the meadow once. The path is not always well marked or recognizable. But a very nice route.

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Damiano 🇮🇹

July 3, 2025

The Cignana Lake Dam stands majestically at over 2,100 meters above sea level, creating a suggestive body of water framed by the mountains of Valtournenche.

This impressive engineering work not only regulates the course of the water, but enriches the Alpine landscape with its austere charm. Reachable via a pleasant path, the lake and the dam offer an ideal destination for those seeking a walk among nature, history and spectacular views.

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Elevation 2,000 m

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Lago di Cignana and Cappella Notre Dame de Neiges

1. Climb to Lago Cicagna and Rifugio Jeam Barmasse — Loop tour

2. Lake Balanselmo and Bivacco Manenti from Lago di Cignana

3. Rifugio Jean Barmasse – Lake Cignana loop from Fontaine

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