Colle del Grand Etret
Resorts: Valsavarenche
An easy tour, surrounded by the absolute tranquility of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
The route, with a steep slope, provides a great run.
Technical information
How to get here
Aosta Ovest highway exit. Follow the directions for Courmayeur to Villeneuve. Take Valsaverenche to its end in Pont.
Description of the route
From the parking lot, follow the level central valley heading South. After the first flat part (careful of any avalanches from the steep side peaks), the route starts to climb to the Grand Etret glacier. The second part is steeper to the hill.
From the hill you can also quickly cross the ridge to Testa del Grand Etret.
Descent down the upward itinerary.