• The Queen's Walk

The Queen's Walk

Resorts: Gressoney-Saint-Jean

This easy and convenient route is called the “Queen’s Walk” because it is the path that Queen Margherita of Savoy used to take when she left her summer residence in Castel Savoia.

Technical Information

Difficulties
T - Tourist
Recommended times
June - September
Departure
Castel Savoia (1441 m)
Arrival
Tschemenoal (1421 m)
Difference in level
132 m
Length
3.320 m
Duration going there
1h00
Duration coming back
1h00
Trail sign
15

Route

The first section of the path takes you to Lake Gover which is a short distance from the historic centre of Gressoney-Saint-Jean. If on the other hand you follow the path marked no. 15 you come to Tschemenoal which is about two km beyond Gressoney-Saint-Jean.

Accessible to disabled people in wheelchairs if accompanied.

Duration going there

1h00

Duration coming back

1h00

Length

3.320 m

Recommended times

June - September

Difficulties

T - Tourist

Difference in level

132 m
GPS track
GPX , KML

See also

Lakes / waterfalls
Lago Gover - Gressoney-Saint-Jean

Lake Gover

Gressoney-Saint-Jean

The artificial Lake of Gover is located near the main town. During the summer season sport fishing is enjoyed in the lake: during winter, instead, the lake is transformed into a natural skating rink. This lake, surrounded by century-old pines and firs, …

One-day excursions
Castel Savoia

Loop hike “Queen Margherita”

Gressoney-Saint-Jean

From the car park in front of the Tourist Office, take route Monterosa Weg, opposite the bridge of the regional road on the corner of the cemetery. From there, reach the charming Obre Platz, where you can visit the beautiful and imposing Parish Church …

Castles and towers
Savoy Castle - Gressoney-Saint-Jean

Savoy Castle

Gressoney-Saint-Jean

From 7 December 2024 to 16 March 2025 the reduced rate will be applied, as some areas along the visit route will not be accessible; reductions already in place will not change.The castle will be closed from 18 March to 17 April 2025.The fairy summer …

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