オッロモントの天然記念物・トップ12

The highest road pass in the Aosta Valley and a place that has always fascinated the writer for its thousand-year history, the austere Mauritian hospice and the profound beauty of the landscape.

Very panoramic hill, reachable only with bike on your shoulder

You may see families of wild goats as they don't seem to be bothered about people

You can also stay for just a few hours: the hour costs 50 cents (as of 2025).

The Col des Otanes is located at an altitude of around 2880 m as a mountain pass between the Cabane FXB Panossière hut on the Corbassière glacier and Mauvoisin in the Dranse valley. Its pass is located between the Grand Tavé (southeast; 3158 m) and the Becca de Corbassière (north; 2690 m). Fascinating views of the nearby glacier and the Combin mountain massifs to the south can be seen. To the north, the view sweeps across the wide valley (Val de Bagnes) and across to the surrounding mountain ranges - including the striking Dents du Midi massif. The path here leads through red-brown or grey-black colored boulders and scree slopes. The path for the ascent to the Grand Tavé branches off to the east very close by.

The Place Moulin dam is perfect for starting several treks. Parking is only €3.50 for 24 hours and campers can park for €9 per day. There is also a covered parking area. In addition, there are clean bathrooms that are open 24 hours a day, and bins.

A wonderful sight after a long climb - in early summer, when the lake is just waking up from hibernation, you can sometimes see very beautiful pictures of melting ice, snow marbled with Sahara dust and blue water.

Drive past and enjoy, definitely too cold for swimming