The Great Walser Trail
Localidad: Champoluc /Ayas /Antagnod
Champoluc
Discount for minors
Crampon hire fee: €15
You will be guided on a journey to discover the ancient Walser people, who arrived in the Val d’Ayas after crossing rugged Alpine passes, and whose precious architectural and cultural heritage is still preserved today. You will walk along the slopes of Monte Rosa, through coniferous forests and ancient Walser villages, from where you can admire the massif’s glaciers and be enchanted by breathtaking views.
The route is a circular walk and does not present any particular technical difficulties
- Meeting point: Tourist Office, Champoluc
- Meeting time: 9.30 am
- Estimated return time: 3.30 pm
- Estimated travel time: 6 hours
- Height difference: 500 m d+
- Difficulty: E
- What to bring: Layered clothing suitable for mountain hiking, allowing for variable temperatures and weather, crampons, hiking boots, windproof/waterproof jacket, sun cream and sunglasses, packed lunch, at least 1.5 litres of water and some snacks.
Book by calling the hiking guide Silvia on +39 379 2565925
If you need to hire crampons, please let the guide know