Rifugio Elisabetta to Val Veni
about 55 min by car from Aosta
The walk
5.9 km out-and-back walk , up to Val Veni: about 1 h 45 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2196 and 2928 m above sea level. Along the way: Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini Montanaro and Lago del Miage.
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 55 min (38 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
45.76684,6.83749
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
- Rifugio Elisabetta Soldini Montanaro50 m from the trail
- Lago del Miage350 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near the start and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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