• Château des Dames

Château des Dames

Resorts: Breuil-Cervinia

Those who reach the peak can ring “the Bells”. The excursion is long but well worth it. You should start out in the early morning given its Eastern exposure. We would advise you to take slings, crampons and an ice pick for the final ridge stretch where local guides often leave fixed ropes.

Technical Information

Route

From the Vofrède Cava 1950 m, head eastwards and with a non-obligatory route, head towards the clearly visible channel located at the bottom of Mont Blanc du Créton. Head back up until it starts to narrow, then turn left climbing over the moraine. Head up the second channel as far as the base of the Mont Rous rocky face, then turn left and, walking along the ridge, you will come to the bottom of the narrow channel where skis can be left. Head up onto the ridge and follow the trail northwards until you come to the top.

Duration going there

5h00

Recommended times

December - April

Difference in level

1538 m.

See also

Alpine guides
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Cervino Alpine guides association

Breuil-Cervinia

Since July 1865, when Monte Cervino was claimed by Jean Antoine Carrel, Jean Baptiste Bich, Jean Augustin Meynet and Amé Gorret, the Cervino guides offer their experience from the Alps and other ranges to all those who wish to learn mountaineeering and …

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