Mezzalama

The Mezzalama mountain hut, open only in summer, is one of the historic refuges in the Val d'Ayas, and is also probably one of the most frequented at that height. Given its height and position, it is without doubt one of the most scenic, being situated on the summit of the Grande Ghiacciaio di Verra moraine, at the foot of the Rocce di Lambronecca.
The breathtaking view stretches from Castore to Polluce, from the Felik Glacier to the Great Verra Glacier and the Little Verra Glacier, embracing the moraines, the Pian di Verra Inferiore and the entire Val d'Ayas. An extraordinary panorama that amply rewards the walk, which is challenging but not prohibitive.
It is also obligatory to pass the Mezzalama to reach the refuge of Guide d'Ayas from Ayas, which is a good hour's walk away with suitable equipment (crossing the end strip of the Piccolo Ghiacciaio di Verra).

How to get there:

On foot, in about 3.5 to 4 hours from Saint-Jacques (1,689 m) along trail no. 7.
Difficulty : E excurtion route
Elevation gain : about  1315 m.