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Émarèse - Testa di Comagna

A steep snowshoe hike in the middle of the woods, takes us to one of the most beautiful panoramic points of the Aosta Valley.

Snow Shoeing Moderate

Distance
2.5 km
Ascent
490 m
Descent
2 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
24˚
Émarèse - Testa di Comagna Map

Starting from the parking lot of Col Tzecore (1660 m.), we immediately enter the path that crosses the snowy meadows until we reach a sign. From here the climb starts immediately steep among small rocks and pine needles, continues to climb in the dense and enchanted forest until we reach a hill, from here the view is already exceptional on all the peaks of Brusson and Champoluc. We continue our walk along the crest, where slowly the trees leave the space to an incredible view on all the peaks of the valley, behind us the ladies of Challand and the Nery group, in front of us from Zerbion (2722 m.) to Mont Blanc (4808 m.), on the left the Gran Tournalin (3379 m.). At the top, after 2,5km and +490m elevation gain, we find a cross waiting for us (2105 m.). I suggest to continue the walk on the entire ridge to fully experience the mountain!

Difficulty

Moderate

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and February