• To San Grato by snowshoes

To San Grato by snowshoes

Resorts: Issime

Stunningly beautiful route among the Walser settlements of the San Grato valley.

Technical Information

Route

Walk along the lane which, along a series of turns, goes uphill cutting the rough rocky section at the narrow start of the Scheity valley. After about 1 hour, you come across the start to a mule track (marked with an A on a yellow background). Continue along the mule track until you reach the Walser settlements of Tschukkjni and Benecoadi: the climb becomes more gradual and you emerge from the wood.
You go past a junction and again start climbing up the ridge between sparse larch trees and low bushes; after a few turns you continue across the mountainside going southwards towards your destination. Make your way across a small settlement and again you find some handrails that help with your orientation, climbing up the last ridge which leads you to a point opposite the spectacular Bühl rascards: turn left and then you soon come to the small characteristic church of San Grato - Chröiz (1667 m).
You start the downhill path, by taking the farm road that begins near the last group of buildings at the top of the village. Follow the path until you reach the starting point.

Duration going there

2h30

Duration coming back

1h45

Recommended times

January - March

Difficulties

E - Excursionist

Difference in level

305 m

See also

Architecture
_Stadel_ in Ruassi hamlet

The valley of Saint Gratus

Issime

Issime, just like Gressoney, was inhabited in the Early Middle Ages by Germanic populations known as the Walsers in recollection of their Vallese origins. In the XIV century, the region was divided into two areas: Yssima Plana and Yssima Soveror, the …

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