 | Ascent from Ruz (AO) via Col Berlon and Col di Chardonney | Ski mountaineering | 3263 m | Trouma des Boucs
6. 03. 2021 18:47:13
Trouma des Boucs, a little-known peak in the Crete Sèche basin, on the border with Switzerland.In fact, even I, as seen in the video, didn't know it... only by looking at the maps did I clarify the adventure undertaken.... |
 | Ascent from Bosses (AO) with visit to the Hospice | Ski mountaineering | 2475 m | Colle del Gran San Bernardo
11. 03. 2021 17:17:34
Easy trip also for those approaching ski mountaineering for the first time (to be done anyway in safe snow conditions).Start where the road to the pass closes (leave the car in the clearing or along the road) - at a certain point the road is no longer cleared of snow.... |
 | Valgrisenche (AO) | Ascent from Planaval | Ski mountaineering | 3408 m | Château Blanc
17. 03. 2021 16:03:19
The 'Neighbor' of Rutor, the beautiful Château Blanc. Super panoramic peak well visible even from Aosta thanks to its beautiful 'panettone' glacier right in front. Ascent done in a day from Planaval, small village just before the center of Valgrisenche. ... |
 | Valtournenche (AO) | Ascent from Cheneil | Ski mountaineering | 3207 m | Petit Tournalin
22. 03. 2021 18:28:05
Beautiful and relatively simple ascent to Petit Tournalin via the normal route from Cheneil, a small village at 2050 meters in Valtournenche reachable only by cable car or on foot/skis. ... |
 | Ascent from Champoluc via Col Perrin | Ski mountaineering | 3025 m | Gran Cima
29. 03. 2021 17:22:24
Beautiful trip to Gran Cima, a peak immersed in Val d'Ayas that serves as the watershed with the Gressoney valley.Start where the return piste arrives in the center of Champoluc. For those who want, there is the funicular to Crest and thus avoid the first 400 meters of elevation gain.... |
 | Classic route of Valgrisenche (AO) | Ski mountaineering | 2963 m | Mont Arp Vieille
3. 04. 2021 17:19:24
Spectacular day without a breath of wind, no fog and no clouds. Ideal to enjoy the panorama from the summit of the beautiful Mont Arp Vieille, a peak that falls just short of 3000 meters in the presence of Rutor.... |
 | With Avalanche | Normal route from Saint-Rhémy | Ski mountaineering | 3014 m | Aiguille des Sasses (or Lesache)
9. 04. 2021 11:25:45
Beautiful peak over 3000 meters on the Italian-Swiss border in the Great St. Bernard Valley.Start where the itinerary for the more famous and frequented Mont Fourchon and Colle del Gran San Bernardo begins.... |
 | Loop hike from Saint-Vincent via Col de Joux and Col Tzecore | 2106 m | Tête de Comagne
17. 04. 2021 18:07:02
Spring is approaching and with it the first hikes on foot in the mountains.With Aosta Valley in full 'red zone' the only alternative is to stay in the municipality (or neighboring ones), therefore given the presence of snow at altitude Tête de Comagne with its 2106 meters is the solution for a nice ... |
 | Loop and full ridge | from Nissod | 2734 m | 2722 m and Monte Tantané | Monte Zerbion
24. 04. 2021 18:58:33
Start from Nissod, a beautiful yet small village on the hill of Chatillon/Saint-Vincent.Small premise: I decided to include the video in my alpinism playlist due to the snow conditions found from the Zerbion summit to Tantané and its south ridge (use of mountaineering gear).... |
 | Ascent from Flassin via Col d'Ars and north face | Ski mountaineering | 3061 m | Mont Fallère
1. 05. 2021 18:08:33
Peak with a unique and spectacular panorama towering in the center of Aosta Valley opposite Grivola. Very frequented in summer, much less in winter.There are many ascent routes to this peak, you can start from Vetan, Thouraz, Gignod, Etroubles and finally from where I started, namely Saint-Oyen, fro... |
 | from Cheneil via Col Croux (or des Fontaines) and Col di Nana | Ski mountaineering | 3033 m | Becca Trecare
7. 05. 2021 16:27:53
Another trip another run in Valtournenche - Becca Trecare - 3033 meters.Spring is starting to make itself felt, so to avoid starting with skis on your back, we start already at altitude. So what could be better than Cheneil?... |
 | AO) | Ascent from Bellecombe (Châtillon | 2482 m | Monte Barbeston
12. 05. 2021 17:40:21
Leave the car in the characteristic village of Bellecombe, located above the Ussel locality of Châtillon (Aosta Valley). There is indeed a small parking lot next to a beautiful little church, at the end of which the dirt road that must be followed begins.... |
 | Normal Route from Cheneil in Valtournenche (AO) | Ski Mountaineering | 3312 m | Monte Roisetta
25. 05. 2021 13:30:44
Another in the series of Valtournenche peaks, today skiing Monte Roisetta.Start from Cheneil, about 2000 m, climb the trail that quickly leads to the beautiful and characteristic settlement (also reachable by comfortable free elevator).... |
 | Ski Peak from Valgrisenche | Ski Mountaineering | 3170 m | Pointe d'Archeboc (Ormelune)
28. 05. 2021 17:00:02
Start at 6 am from the junction to Grand Alpe along the road skirting the Valgrisenche dam.After parking in the clearing just before the junction, skis on backpack, follow the track for about 1 km to the Grand Alpe pastures.... |
 | Normal Route from Thumel to Rifugio Benevolo | Ski Mountaineering | 3445 m | Punta Calabre
4. 06. 2021 17:00:34
Very early start where the asphalt road ends in the Thumel hamlet (Rhêmes-Notre-Dame). From here, a nice trail starts immediately that will take you to Rifugio Benevolo (about 2285 m) in just over an hour.... |
 | | Specialized | Trail No. 6 | Descent from Col de Joux 1640 m Saint-Vincent | MTB tour
13. 06. 2021 11:00:16
Full descent on trail no. 6 from Col de Joux - 1640 m - to Saint-Vincent (Cillian hamlet) - 600 m.Total Descent: 1000 D-Ascent route: Asphalt road to the pass... |
 | from Vetan (Saint-Pierre, Aosta) | Open-Air Museum | 2385 m | Rifugio Mont Fallère
17. 06. 2021 16:45:01
Beautiful walk suitable for everyone starting from the characteristic village of Vetan in the municipality of Saint-Pierre (AO).Leave the car in front of the Notre Maison restaurant where the asphalt road ends (large parking lot) and take the track that starts very steeply right next to the restaura... |
 | AO) | Normal Route from Cheneil (Valtournenche | 2957 m | Becca d'Aran
21. 06. 2021 16:45:01
Start already at altitude (about 2050 m) from the La Barmaz parking lot in Valtournenche (AO).From here you can take the elevator (free) to the characteristic and beautiful village of Cheneil, or follow the leftmost trail which after about 70 m of elevation gain reaches the northern edge of the vill... |
 | AO) | Normal Route from Cloutra (Pontey | 2698 m | Cima Nera
24. 06. 2021 17:30:05
Start from the no-entry sign in the hamlet of Cloutra (Pontey).To get there, I recommend not trusting Google Maps which takes you elsewhere, but follow to Chambave, then to Frazione Margnier until you see signs for the upper hamlets Verthuy and Cloutra, and continue to the end of the road.... |
 | AO) | Ascent with Loop from Bruson (Allein | 2681 m | Mont Saron
27. 06. 2021 17:30:05
Start from the small hamlet of Bruson in the municipality of Allein (AO) in the so-called 'Coumba Freida' (name by which the Valdostans describe this valley, i.e. 'Cold Valley', the Great St. Bernard Valley).... |
 | | Specialized | Loop from Entrebin | Rifugio Chaligne 1943 m (AO) | MTB tour
1. 07. 2021 18:00:00
Full descent on trail no. 2A from Rifugio Chaligne - 1943 m - to Entrebin (Aosta) - 950 m.Total Descent: 1000 D-Ascent route: Asphalt road to Excenex (upper hamlets), then track to the Rifugio (meets the classic track from Buthier (Gignod hamlet) at the end)... |
 | Normal Route from Thumel to Rifugio Benevolo (Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, AO) | 3387 m | Granta Parey
3. 07. 2021 17:30:06
Granta Parey, unmistakable peak dominating the entire Val di Rhêmes with its huge wall.To fully enjoy the adventure, we decide to tackle it over two days, overnighting at Rifugio Benevolo.... |
 | From Indren | Ski Mountaineering | 4554 m | 4563 m and Punta Gnifetti (Capanna Margherita) | Zumstein
8. 07. 2021 18:00:00
Start at the end of the lifts from Staffal (Gressoney - AO) to Punta Indren.Put on skis immediately due to the early season and head straight for the direct gully leading to the Gasterlet Glacier (avoids passing by Rifugio Mantova and the equipped rocky section - more direct route).... |
 | Valtournenche (AO) | Gorbeillon Via Ferrata
14. 07. 2021 17:45:01
Start on foot from the village of Crépin in the beautiful Valtournenche (just after the town center, the sign for the village is clearly visible, reached by leaving the main road to Cervinia on the left).... |
 | from Plateau Rosa | 4160 m | 4165 m and Breithorn Centrale | Traverse: Western Breithorn
18. 07. 2021 16:00:17
Take the lifts that from Cervinia square (Valtournenche - AO) go up to 3500 m at Plateau Rosa. Just out of the cable car and feet on the ski slopes we rope up and gear up for the tour; for Alessio and Giorgia it will be their first time over 4000 and happily accompany them for this splendid day and ... |
 | Traverse from West ridge to North-East from Covarey via Lac Gelé | 3006 m | Mont Avic
22. 07. 2021 16:45:03
Today great hike right in the heart of the Mont Avic natural park, the beautiful Mont Avic itself, the peak that characterizes the park easily recognizable by its beautiful pointed shape.Leave the car at Covarey (upper hamlet of Champdepraz - AO) in a parking lot before the transit ban.... |
 | To see the sunset | Hike | 2416 m | 2469 m and Cima Longhede | Becca d'Aver
27. 07. 2021 17:30:01
Start from the Chantorné ski area in Torgnon (AO).Goal of the day: enjoy a nice dinner at sunset with friends. So why not climb to Cima Longhede and the nearby Becca d'Aver?... |
 | Loop Vallone dei Banchi and Rif. Miser | N-W Ridge from Dondena | 3164 m | Rosa dei Banchi
3. 08. 2021 17:00:09
Stone pyramid separating Valle d'Aosta from Piedmont.Peak with an old-time flavor, wild, spartan and little frequented by the masses.Start from Dondena (if you have a low car I strongly advise avoiding the dirt road to the small parking under rifugio Dondena....If you don't want to destroy it. It's ... |
 | Traverse Col Chasseur via Ferrata to Bivacco Borelli, Rifugio Monzino and Ferrata Luigi Glarey
12. 08. 2021 17:00:31
Beautiful itinerary that develops mostly on several equipped paths and via ferratas. Note: the route is quite long and physically demanding, do it in one day only if well trained, otherwise I recommend splitting it into 2 days using either the comfortable Rifugio Monzino or Bivacco Borelli-Pirovano.... |
 | Normal route from Plateau Rosa in one day via South-West ridge | 4092 m | Polluce
16. 08. 2021 17:00:00
Polluce, superb 4000 of the Monte Rosa group located between Castore and the Breithorn/Roccia Nera group.There are several routes to do it, we decide to take the first cable car from Cervinia to Plateau Rosa and climb in one day.... |
 | With Eli ❤️ | Morgex (Valle d'Aosta) | Ferragosto at Lago di Pietra Rossa via Lago d'Arpy
22. 08. 2021 16:00:13
Since last year's idea was super, why not repeat it this year 2021 too? So no barbecue, but a nice relaxing mountain tour in search of a beautiful high-altitude lake - Lago di Pietra Rossa at 2559 meters.... |
 | via Cresta Tardiva | 2552 m | 2608 m and Punta Metz | Punta Chaligne Traverse | MTB tour
29. 08. 2021 16:00:30
In my opinion one of the most beautiful, fun and scenic trails in Valle d'Aosta to do with a trail bike, the ridge connecting the famous Punta Chaligne and Punta Metz.Start from the Clemencey hamlet of Buthier (Gignod - AO) where you leave the car in the last clearing before the ban.... |
 | Spain | Trip to the Canary Islands | Lanzarote in 14 days
15. 09. 2021 17:00:06
The most relaxing island of the Canaries - Lanzarote!An island not too big, budget-friendly and in the European Union (Spain), just 4 hours flight from Milan Malpensa.Totally volcanic origin, definitely worth spending a vacation there.... |
 | from Cheneil (AO) | 3207 m | 3370 m and Petit Tournalin | Grand Tournalin (South Peak)
20. 09. 2021 17:00:17
The highest peak in the Cheneil area, in the magnificent Valtournenche in Valle d'Aosta. Grand Tournalin 3370 meters.It is important to specify that what you see in the video is not the true summit (North peak, 3379 meters), but the South peak lower by only 9 meters and rated as EE difficulty and th... |
 | AO) | Normal route from Cloutra via Col Giron (Pontey | 2922 m | Mont Ruvic
26. 09. 2021 16:00:13
Peak unknown to most, the highest in the Pontey municipality, right opposite Mont Avic.Start from the no-entry sign in the Cloutra hamlet (Pontey).To get there I recommend not trusting Google Maps which takes you elsewhere, but follow to Chambave, then to Frazione Margnier until you see signs for th... |
 | Ascent from Pila (AO) via Colle and Lago Chamolé to Tête Noire | 3090 m | Punta Valletta
3. 10. 2021 16:00:16
The peak over 3000 less frequented in the area. Usually those who climb here aim for the immense Mont Emilius or the pointed and more famous Becca di Nona.For this reason the Valletta peak is absolutely rewarding: solitary and majestic environment with a beautiful final ridge never boring and with a... |
 | Traverse of Grande Chenalette, Pointe de Drône, Tête de Fenètre, Mont Fourchon and Pain de Sucre
10. 10. 2021 16:00:08
Superb ridge traverse in the Colle del Gran San Bernardo area.Loop tour with start and finish from Colle del GSB touching all the main border peaks, all along the 2900-meter ridge.... |
 | (AO) to the North Face | Normal route from Porliod (Saint-Barthélemy) | 3504 m | Becca di Luseney
15. 10. 2021 17:00:21
Becca di Luseney, imposing pyramid overlooking the Bionaz and Saint-Barthélemy valleys. Long-coveted peak finally conquered with the legendary adventure companion Francesco!Start from the Porliod picnic area in the municipality of Saint-Barthélemy (AO) to tackle the ascent in a day. The weather is t... |
 | Loop via NW ridge and Lago di Pietra Rossa from Colle San Carlo | 3024 m | Mont Colmet
21. 10. 2021 17:00:04
Beautiful loop tour with start and finish at Colle San Carlo, wonderful pass separating the municipalities of Morgex and La Thuile in Valle d'Aosta.Leave the car in the clearing in front of the Hotel Genzianella, at Colle San Carlo, and take the huge trail leading to Lago d'Arpy.... |
 | Loop from Les Druges via Servette mines of Saint-Marcel (AO) | 2530 m | Mont Corquet
27. 10. 2021 17:00:23
Peak characterized by a wide grassy plateau that acts as a watershed between the Saint-Marcel valley and Val Clavalité, with a wide panoramic view over the central valley of Valle d'Aosta and its 4000s.... |
 | (AO) via Colle Fussy | Ascent from Dondena (Champorcher) | 3185 m | Mont Glacier
1. 11. 2021 16:00:00
Beautiful hiking peak over 3000 meters located between Valle di Champorcher and Val Clavalité, immersed in the stunning Mont Avic natural park. The view from the summit, if you are lucky with clear and serene weather, is all-around on all the main peaks and 4000s of Valle d'Aosta.... |
 | Normal route from Grand Brissogne via Laures Lakes and Biv Menabreaz | 3137 m | Becca di Salé
11. 11. 2021 17:00:13
Becca di Salé is located right in the center of Valle d'Aosta, very close to the famous Mont Emilius. Situated in a very wild environment, the route to reach it is characterized by a considerable elevation gain and is not free of objective dangers.... |
 | In a day from Cervinia again | Ski Mountaineering | 4165 m | Western Breithorn
25. 11. 2021 17:00:08
A super classic high-altitude ski mountaineering tour made in Valtournenche (AO), the Western Breithorn - 4165 meters high.Ascent already done at the beginning of 2021, but this time in the company of the legendary Francesco and Clément and above all the GoPro 9 black which allowed me to record in 4... |
 | Italy (Capital) | Journey to the Eternal City | Rome in a weekend
12. 12. 2021 17:00:18
Do you want to make the most of your weekend to see the Eternal City, the Urbe, the Caput Mundi? Said and done: the video is exactly what you need!If you are like me from Northern Italy and depart from Turin or Milan and surroundings, there is nothing more convenient than the high-speed train that i... |
 | Classic route in Valgrisenche | Ski Mountaineering | 2820 m | Il Sigaro
23. 12. 2021 16:30:17
One of the most classic ski mountaineering tours in the Valgrisenche valley (AO).Start from the large parking lot in front of the Beauregard Dam, where the Foyer de Montagne hotel is located. Cross the cross-country ski trails towards the clearly visible yellow signs and immediately enter the forest... |
 | Italy | Wind Turbine Climb | Scalata Turbina Eolica
30. 12. 2021 16:30:08
Have you ever wondered what it's like to climb a wind turbine almost 100 meters high?Well, here's the climbing video.The full ascent was not documented to avoid boring you too much; it takes 10 to 15 minutes at a good pace.... |
 | Normal route from Mandriou (Ayas) | Ski Mountaineering | 3010 m | Becca di Nana
9. 01. 2022 15:00:23
Beautiful very panoramic peak (balcony on the Monte Rosa Group) that acts as a watershed between Valtourenche and Val d'Ayas.Start from the village of Mandriou at 1831 meters altitude, where you park the car along the road.... |
 | Ascent from Vetan (AO) | Ski Mountaineering | 2771 m | 2940 m and Punta Leysser | Monte Rosso di Vertosan
16. 01. 2022 15:00:13
Less famous peak than the nearby Mont Fallère and, consequently, also less frequented. Alone today in these parts. Precisely for these reasons, Monte Rosso di Vertosan fascinates with its wild and solitary side.... |
 | Normal route from Pont di Valsavarenche (AO) | Ski touring | 3411 m | Punta Fourà
23. 01. 2022 15:00:03
Long and non-trivial route, especially if tackled in winter from Pont di Valsavarenche (Valle d'Aosta). Start precisely from the large parking lot in the Pont hamlet and first follow the beautiful cross-country ski trails towards the Grand Etret valley (valley well visible, head south from the parki... |
 | Ascent from Crévacol (AO) | Ski touring | 2785 m | Costa Serena Nord
26. 01. 2022 17:00:06
One of the countless beautiful tours in the Gran San Bernardo Valley, a Valdostan heritage for ski mountaineering enthusiasts.Start from the Crévacol lift parking lot, where you leave the car. From the parking lot the destination is already clearly visible: the jagged ridge heading west.... |