グレッソネイラトリニテの峠・トップ20

A great spot to pause before the climb intensifies.

If you want to avoid the section with the hemp ropes, where you often find a "tail," you can cut across the gully, clearly visible from the north-facing station. This will take you just above the Mantova refuge, practically to the Gnifetti refuge.

Is there room to pitch tents to sleep?

Col des Fontaines, at 2,695 meters above sea level, is an Alpine pass that enchants with its spectacular views between Val d’Ayas and Valtournenche. The path to reach it winds through pastures and larch forests, offering glimpses of uncontaminated nature and an atmosphere of great tranquility. It is the ideal starting point for exploring the nearby peaks or simply for enjoying a moment of peace immersed in the majestic mountains of the Aosta Valley.

Col des Fontaines, at 2,695 meters above sea level, is an Alpine pass that enchants with its spectacular views between Val d’Ayas and Valtournenche. The path to reach it winds through pastures and larch forests, offering glimpses of uncontaminated nature and an atmosphere of great tranquility. It is the ideal starting point for exploring the nearby peaks or simply for enjoying a moment of peace immersed in the majestic mountains of the Aosta Valley.

Reachable with the ski lifts from Passo dei Salati.

Punta Indren station, at 3,275 meters above sea level, can be reached from Staffal. Numerous routes start from here to reach Capanna Gnifetti - and consequently Capanna Margherita - Punta Giordani and other peaks of Monte Rosa. It is always a good idea to check the times of the first and last ride of the day when organizing a climb.

The Turlo hill is located at an altitude of 2,738 metres, between the Corno Piglimò to the south and the Corni di Faller to the north, connecting the Quarazza valley with the upper Sesia valley. The pass path connects the two centers of Walser origin of Alagna and Macugnaga and is an important part of the Monte Rosa Tour. The cart track was created between 1925 and 1931 by a military regiment. Historically, it has been a fundamental link with the Anzasca Valley, used in the past for both commercial and migratory purposes. It is said that the Walser settlers who founded the first settlements in Alagna passed through here between the 13th and 14th centuries. The name is curious because in the Walser language "Türli" means "small door". Although the terrain is steep, the rocky trail is well maintained and not very technical.