• Big Bench - Valtournenche

Big Bench - Valtournenche

Resorts: Valtournenche

The Valtournenche Big Bench is not only unique in being the highest-altitude bench in the world on the "Big Bench circuit", but also in being the one that requires the most effort to conquer.

Technical Information

Route

The large bench is located on Motta de Pleté, a plateau offering a spectacular 360° view of the Valtournenche valley, the Grandes Murailles and the Matterhorn.

It can be reached by taking the Valtournenche-Salette gondola lift and then hiking for about two hours (574 m of elevation gain).

Passports and stamps

Passports are available for €7 at the Valtournenche and Breuil-Cervinia tourist offices. A stamp certifying your visit is also available.

See also

One-day excursions
Telecabina Valtournenche-Salette

Excursion to the Big Bench of Motta de Plété

Valtournenche

After parking the car, the Valtournenche–Salette gondola lift quickly gains altitude and takes you to the starting point of the hike, at the top station. From here, follow the service road that gently climbs through the pastures, following the signs for …

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