• Gouffre des Busserailles

Gouffre des Busserailles

Resorts: Valtournenche

A ravine dug into the mountain by the force of the waters of the Marmore.

Technical Information

Route

From Pâquier (municipal seat) take the paved road on the left that leads to Crépin. When you get to this hamlet, go past the chapel dedicated to Saints Crispin and Crispinian (with a fresco depicting the legend of Saint Theodulus and the devil), and at a crossroad take route towards Proz (1676 m). Continue along the same route until you come to Gouffres de Busserailles, a ravine that can be visited, 104 m long and 35 m deep, dug into the mountain by the force of the waters of the Marmore.

Duration going there

0h35

Length

1.562 m

Recommended times

June - September

Difficulties

E - Excursionist

Difference in level

117 m

See also

Lakes / waterfalls
..

'Gouffre des Busserailles' Ravine

Valtournenche

This ravine is an 104 meter long opening carved into the rock which dates back to the Ice Age, created by the action of the water and glaciers of Matterhorn, which flooded the valley in times past. It is located 3 km from Valtournenche, along regional …

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