Ponton to Finestra di Champorcher
about 30 min by car from Aosta
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk , up to Finestra di Champorcher, 260 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2617 and 2798 m above sea level. Along the way: Fenêtre de Champorcher and Torre Ponton. After the walk: lunch at Lou Ressignon in Cogne (8.8 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Aosta: about 30 min (19 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Aosta, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.60544,7.47239
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Fenêtre de Champorcher100 m from the trail
- Torre Ponton350 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near the start and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Lou Ressignon in Cogne, 8.8 km by car.
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