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Martina | spintheworld_marti
January 18, 2026
Alpe Ponteille, in the heart of the Mont Avic Natural Park, lies in a wide glacial basin among high-altitude pastures surrounded by spectacular serpentine rock formations and mountain pine forests. Don't miss the magnificent Ponteille waterfall, where the Chalamy stream makes a spectacular leap.
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•Ivan Lucini
October 26, 2022
Hiking
A characteristic place of the Aosta Valley, the famous Alpe Ponteille.
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5.0
(1)
4
hikers
20.8km
08:47
1,350m
1,350m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
3.0
(1)
9
hikers
9.71km
03:13
380m
380m
Alpine trail through pastoral meadows to a stone bivouac beneath Mont Vélan's rocky walls.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
9
hikers
17.1km
05:05
460m
460m
Hike the difficult 10.6-mile Ru de Menouve Trail to Alpe Ponteille, gaining 1498 feet with panoramic views and historic charm.
Hard
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Elevation 1,790 m
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