• Epinel - Gontier Bivouac

Epinel - Gontier Bivouac

Resorts: Cogne

Technical Information

Route

From Epinel, a hamlet on the road to Cogne, cross the Grand Eyvia stream and take route 27 which goes up to Alpe Pianesse. Just before the houses, near a crossroad take route 27B on the right, which crosses the hillside of Bois de Ronc and leads to Alpe Petit Nomenon, in the municipality of Aymavilles. Now, take route 5 on the right to go up to the pasture of Grand Nomenon and the Gontier bivouac.
Before coming to Alpe Petit Nomenon you will find a section of the trail equipped with ropes and chains.

Duration going there

3h40

Length

8.549 m

Recommended times

July - September

Difficulties

EE - Expert Excursionists

Difference in level

898 m

See also

Bivouacs
The Mario Gontier bivouac

Mario Gontier Bivouac

Aymavilles

Altitude: 2,310 mLocation: Grand NomenonSleeping places: 6 - (emergency shelter not equipped under the roof)Open: pick up keys up by the Gontier family mob. +39 338 1771841 Difficulty: ETrail sign: 5Ascent: 3h30 from VieyesCoordinates UTM -WGS84: EAST 364 …

Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.