Hikes near Chamois

Chamois (1812 m) sits in Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta), Italy. MR. ALPS lists 23 waymarked hiking trails starting from or crossing the area, 240 km of marked route in total. They run from 3 km to 35.5 km, the longest being Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 6. 22 of them record their elevation gain, between 59 m and 1625 m.

• Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 1

  3.2 km · +644 m · ≈ 1 h 43

  Stage 1 of the Gran Balconata del Cervino (trail 107) threads through larch forests, alpine pastures, and ancient community paths past La Magdeleine's old mills, a wooden fountain built by the Aosta Valley forestry service, and the Alpe Copetou — where the Matterhorn's unmistakable profile opens into full view. The route continues through the valley of Sacerou, crosses the Chamois stream, and arrives at the hamlet of Corgnolaz, tracing the same ridgeline tracks that once connected these mountain communities since earliest times.

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• Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 3

  10 km · +1252 m · ≈ 4 h 05

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• Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 2

  13.2 km · +1388 m · ≈ 4 h 57

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• Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 5

  9.9 km · +959 m · ≈ 3 h 34

  This stage of the Gran Balconata del Cervino (Trail 107) carries walkers from Antey-Saint-André — with its 15th-century bell tower — to Torgnon, a village known for its rural history and immense pastures, along ancient paths that once connected all the communities of the Valtournenche valley. The Matterhorn's unmistakable profile accompanies every step, framed by larch forests, alpine pastures, and natural terraces.

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• Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 4

  11.1 km · +998 m · ≈ 3 h 53

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• Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 8

  8.8 km · +831 m · ≈ 3 h 09

  L'Alta via della Valle d'Aosta n. 1, detta anche Alta via dei Giganti è un'alta via il cui tracciato parte e termina nel territorio della Valle d'Aosta, ma si sviluppa in parte anche nel Biellese, al cospetto dei massicci più elevati delle Alpi: Monte Rosa, Cervino e Monte Bianco.

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• Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 9

  4.5 km · +860 m · ≈ 2 h 20

  Tappa n. 9 - Valtournenche (1520 mt.) - Rifugio Barmasse (2157 mt.)

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• Alta Via n. 1 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 10

  16.2 km · +1599 m · ≈ 5 h 54

  Tappa n. 10 - Rifugio Barmasse (2.157 mt.) - Rifugio Cunéy (2652 mt.)

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• Cammino Balteo (Bassa Via della Valle d'Aosta), Tappa 8

  33.3 km · +1386 m · ≈ 8 h 58

  Sentiero escursionistico ad anello, che permette di percorrere il territorio valdostano a quote medio-basse durante buona parte dell'anno. Lunghezza complessiva di 370 km fra i 500 e i 1900 metri s.l.m.

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• Gran Balconata del Cervino - Stage 6

  35.5 km · +1528 m · ≈ 9 h 39

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• Cammino Balteo (Bassa Via della Valle d'Aosta), Tappa 7

  21.2 km · +1625 m · ≈ 6 h 57

  Sentiero escursionistico ad anello, che permette di percorrere il territorio valdostano a quote medio-basse durante buona parte dell'anno. Lunghezza complessiva di 370 km fra i 500 e i 1900 metri s.l.m.

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• Itinerario 6 Ru des Novalles

  4.2 km · +59 m · ≈ 56 min

  The Ru des Novalles is a still-active irrigation channel traced along a panoramic route that looks down over the village of Chamois and the surrounding landscape. Along the way, illustrated panels recount the history and nature of these *rus* — small masterworks of hydraulic engineering unique to the Aosta Valley.

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• Sentiero Chesod Perteille

  3.3 km · +645 m · ≈ 1 h 44

  From Chesod to Perteille

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• Grand Tournalin

  6.6 km · +1561 m · ≈ 3 h 55

  This out-and-back route climbs to the Grand Tournalin Punta Nord at 3,379 m, rated one of the best peaks in the valley for views and hiking history, passing through an unspoiled mountain environment with varied alpine scenery.

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• Tour des Alpages de Torgnon

  17.6 km · +599 m · ≈ 4 h 31

  A mountain-bike loop threading through the alpine pastures above Torgnon, passing through larch forests and traditional rural farmland, with a pause at Gilliarey rewarding riders with views of the Matterhorn, the Plateau Rosa glacier, and the Breithorn, as well as the valley of Valtournenche below.

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• Accesso Bivacco Manenti

  7.5 km · +790 m · ≈ 2 h 49

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• Itinerario 12 Liex Challien

  4 km · +376 m · ≈ 1 h 26

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• Anello dei Villaggi di Antey ( Ruvère, Liesse,Fontaney, Villettaz)

  5.2 km · +534 m · ≈ 1 h 56

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• Ru de Verdetta

  4.7 km · +152 m · ≈ 1 h 12

  From Via Battaglione Aosta to Verdetta

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• Ru de Chandianaz

  6.1 km · +143 m · ≈ 1 h 28

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• Anello di Tzere

  6.1 km · +475 m · ≈ 2 h 01

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• Itinerario 11C

  4.5 km · +537 m · ≈ 1 h 48

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• Itinerario 12 Praz Rifugio Cuney

  3 km · +0 m · ≈ 36 min

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