• Valpelline - Col di Viou - Becca di Viou

Valpelline - Col di Viou - Becca di Viou

Resorts: Valpelline

Technical Information

Route

In the square in Valpelline take the road that runs along the cemetery and goes under the hydroelectric power station, and reaches the bridge over the Buthier. Cross the stream and take itinerary 5 as far as Ronchéaz. After the residential area, go up towards Alpe Planes. Take the dirt road that you meet just before Alpe Planes. Leave this dirt road when you come to a sharp bend just after the houses. Cross the stream and go up to Alpe Verney, Alpe Arpisson and Porillon-Alpe Neuve, occasionally crossing over the dirt road. From here, continue along the road until you come to Fouillou mountain pasture. Keep on to the right along itinerary 105, on the plateau near a waterfall (sometimes dry). The path goes upwards leading onto Lac d’Arpisson and then turn right to the mountain pass and the bivouac Penne Nere.
At this point, veer right to reach the summit.

Duration going there

5h40

Length

6.800 m

Recommended times

June - September

Difficulties

E - Excursionist

Difference in level

1.899 m

See also

Bivouacs
Bivacco Penne Nere

Penne Nere Bivouac

Valpelline

Altitude: 2,730 mLocation: Col de ViouSleeping places: 14Open: always openDifficulty: ETrail sign: 105Ascent: 3h from Blavy – 5h from Prailles Coordinates UTM-WGS84: EAST 373198 Coordinates UTM-WGS84: NORTH 5072939The bivouac, inaugurated on 16th July 200 …

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