Rifugio Bezzi to Col Bassac
about 45 min by car from Aosta
The walk
8.0 km out-and-back walk , up to Col Bassac: about 2 h 15 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1823 and 1922 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From Aosta: about 45 min (32 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
45.54072,7.01805
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.
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.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brasserie du Bon Bec in Cogne, 25 km by car.
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