“One step
away from France”
It is almost like seeing him, the first man, on the Little St. Bernard Pass.
He discovered a crossing between the mountains and glaciers, and taught others about the path. This is how the story of the crossings began.
Before you reach France, beyond the Little St. Bernard Pass, there you will find La Thuile. A mining town in the historical Vallis Digna; the final stretch of the Aosta Valley. A witness to history since the time of Augustus.
From La Thuile, follow the signs for Alta Via 2. Continue along the asphalt road to a bridge from which the dirt road that runs alongside the stream starts. When you reach the asphalted road, take the path that leads to La Joux on the right, which leads to the waterfall trail that leads to the Deffeyes Refuge (2500 m). Refreshment and control point.
From the center of Courmayeur take the road that leads to Piazzale Monte Bianco, continue in the direction of Dolonne up the road to the Fonti Vittoria. After the bridge on the left, take trail A1 on the right that leads to Arpettaz pasture. Continue on the farm road until the last Arp mountain pasture. From there continue along the path that leads to the Col Arp (2571 m).
Vallone Chavannes
Lago di Verney
Lago di Bellecombe
Lago Bellecombe
