Day 9 Cross the Col de la Seigne to Les Chapieux

Courmayeur

Cross the Col de la Seigne back to France, descend through la Ville des Glaciers to Les Chapieux

Hiking Difficult

Distance: 22 km
Ascent: 1.1 km
Descent: 1.1 km
Duration: 6-7 hrs

Low Point: 1.5 km
High Point: 2.5 km
Gradient: 11˚

Day 9 Cross the Col de la Seigne to Les Chapieux Map

Today we are heading for the Val Veny and the start of our walk at La Visaille. We’ll reach this by bus to then start climbing gently along good paths beneath the massive glacier de Miage and pass Lac Combal before the gradient becomes steeper as we follow the old Roman road and head for today's pass: the Col de la Seigne (8,250ft/2,516m), which marks our re-entry into France. A fairly steep descent brings us through la Ville des Glaciers and finally after quite a long walking day to Les Chapieux, a remote hamlet inhabited only during the summer months.

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.