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Alta Via 1 (AV1) – Aosta Valley High Route

  • Distance130 km (full route); sections available
  • Duration7-10 days (full); 4-8 hrs per section
  • ElevationHighest point: ~2,800 m; lowest ~600 m
  • Rating★ 4.9
  • TransportBus from Aosta to Courmayeur (start, €5); bus from Champorcher area to Aosta (end, €4-6). All buses at svap.it.
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Alta Via 1 (AV1) – Aosta Valley High Route
Practical information for Alta Via 1 (AV1) – Aosta Valley High Route
Distance 130 km (full route); sections available
Duration 7-10 days (full); 4-8 hrs per section
Trailhead Bus from Aosta to Courmayeur (start, €5); bus from Champorcher area to Aosta (end, €4-6). All buses at svap.it.
Best season July-September
Address Start: Courmayeur, Loc. La Palud; End: Champorcher village

Trail facts

Trail area
Valley-wide (Courmayeur to Champorcher)

What to bring

  • hiking boots (ankle support)
  • trekking poles
  • layered clothing
  • waterproof jacket
  • map (komoot or IGM 1:25,000)
  • headlamp
  • first aid kit

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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Italy.

Location

Start: Courmayeur, Loc. La Palud; End: Champorcher village

45.8258, 6.9611 View on map