Lake Vercoche (Outre l'Eve)

This hike follows the entire valley leading up to Lago Vercoche.
The first section is quite popular, while after leaving the main valley, the trail sees much fewer visitors.
At the end, you reach Lago Vercoche, a deep reservoir also used for hydroelectric purposes.
It is possible to return via the trail leading to Laris, descending to Chardonney and then following the Alta Via route back to Outre l’Eve.

From the Pont-Saint-Martin motorway exit, turn left towards Aosta. At the roundabout, continue left, still heading for Aosta.
Pass through Donnas and reach Bard; after the town, at the roundabout, turn left towards Champorcher.
Drive through Hône and enter the Champorcher Valley. Continue past Pontboset towards Champorcher.
After passing a tunnel, take the next hairpin left onto the road descending to Outre l’Eve. Follow this road, cross the stream, and before reaching the village, park on the right where the trail begins.
From the Verrès toll booth, turn right towards Torino, pass Arnad, and at the roundabout, turn right towards Champorcher.

Follow the scenic medieval mule track that climbs through the Alleigne valley. About fifteen minutes in, on the left, you will see a monumental ash tree. Continue until the start of the Ourty plateau, where you take the right-hand path that passes above the alpine pasture. The trail becomes steeper as you ascend, crossing a stream to reach the large alluvial plain of Alpe Vercoche. Continue along this flat section, then cross the stream and climb the valley leading to the lake, which is reached after a final gentle stretch.