Sport: Valgrisenche

A volleyball court in Mondanges.

Altitude: 2,860 m
Location: Invergnan
Sleeping places: 10
Open: always open
Difficulty: E
Trail sign: 10
Ascent: 3h30 from Usellières
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: EAST 349688
Coordinates UTM-WGS84: NORTH 5048060

The bivouac, built in 1981 and inaugurated on 5th September 1982, is dedicated to Luigi Ravelli (1879-1963), presbyter, mountaineer and historian from Turin. Ravelli was the parish priest of Foresto (Borgosesia) and founder of the section of Novara of the ‘Giovane Montagna’ association.

Access:
Leave the car in Usellière, take the dirt road leading to Bezzi mountain hut for a few hundred metres, then at the junction turn left to Chalet de l’Épée. Continue on the dirt road as far as Alpe Arolla, here take path n. 9A/10 that goes off to the right crossing the monumental larches wood and heading up the steep valley it leads directly to the mountain pasture Mont Forcià.
Cross the torrent and continue along path n. 10 that heads up to the orographic right of the torrent through the pastures along the Invergnan valley. Continue up this itinerary ignoring the bifurcations to Chalet de l’Épée and to Bezzi mountain huts. The path climbs on the left a steep slope to reach a panoramic point. Continue on the right and go up the ridge of a glacial moraine. At the end of it walk on some rocks to reach the bivouac. From the bivouac you enjoy a very nice view on Mont Forciaz , on Grande Rousse and on the left on the Invergnan glacier.

Equipment: blankets, mattresses, pillows, pots.

n. 1 open-air court in Mondanges village

n. 1 campo di calcio in loc. Mondanges
Fontanile e servizi igienici

In the hamlet Mondanges.
Tennis court with lighting, football pitch, volleyball court, bocce (boules) court, fountain and toilets.

The valley of Valgrisenche is the best known spot in the Alps for Heliski; the first descents date back to 1982 and it is the alpine area with the longest tradition of Heliski in Europe. The area offers great skiing versatility, thanks to infinite possible landings, downhill trails cross the alpine area with glaciers, clearings, channels and soft hills. Possibility to ski on different types of terrain with any steadiness, always looking for the best snow conditions for perfect bends.

Open from 7th Dcember until 30th March

It’s located in Loc. Carral ( near to to the cross-country paths):

• 2 magic carpets
• bob, sledges, snowbikes, monoski
• inflatable castles, elastic carpets.

Medium path with snowshoes of 4 km

Easy path with snowshoes of 3 km

Valgrisenche Ski at the foot of the Gran Paradiso, it’s a winter destination for many lovers of the most authentic and less chaotic mountain, in search of true mountain sports and the most unspoiled nature of the Gran Paradiso Park. Inserted between the Rutor group, the Grande Sassière and the Grande Rousse, Valgrisenche is known as the snowiest of the side valleys of the Aosta Valley.
The low temperatures of the winter and spring months mean that here, the snow remains dusty for a long time. Far from the most popular circuits, this ski resort enjoys a privileged position, among spectacular glaciers and lush forests.
The Valgrisenche Ski area reaches almost 2,000 meters, thanks to the strategic chairlift that starts near the town center, dividing into a blue run, a red run and two black runs. The Valgrisenche Ski offer is perfectly suited to families and those who are approaching alpine skiing for the first time. Beginners and children can try their hand at the first descents, thanks to two treadmills suitable for learning. Families also have access to the snow park at the start of the cable car for the younger ones. Furthermore, in Valgrisenche slopes and glaciers become the ideal places for adventure and sport experiences, including snowshoeing, ski mountaineering and heliskiing, which can be booked with the alpine guides.

4 km of runs: 1 blue - 1 red - 2 black
Lifts: 1 chairlift and 2 magic carpets.

Winter 2024/2025

• open from 7th December 2024 to 30th March 2025

Immersed in nature and surrounded by the vegetation characterized by deciduous trees, larch and fir woods, the tracks of the cross-country trails that develop between the village of Darbelley and the dam of Beauregard, skirt the Dora and pass east of Valgrisenche.
The route of the slopes allows you to admire many peaks, the group of Ormelune, the Four teeth, and is surrounded by the imposing Rutor glacier.
Possibility to organize races, thanks to the FISI approval of the slopes.

• 2 km loop - easy
• 3 km loop - medium
• 5 km loop - medium
• 8 km loop - medium

Runs authorised to host races: 1/2/3/5 km

Ticket sales: Loc. Carral 

light tennis court