Sogno Berzé Refuge and Dondena Refuge

Alta via
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July - August

Brief description

This stage starts from Sogno di Berzé Refuge and enters the territory of the Champorcher municipality via Col Finestra.
The trail reaches Lago Miserin with its sanctuary, then descends along an easy path to Rifugio Dondena.

Most usefull data

General evaluation
Difficulty E
Uphill slope 300 m
Total length 7.500 m
Total time 2h 30m
Assiduity Average

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Other technical data
Start point Sogno Berzé Refuge
Start elevation 2.526 m
Arrival point Col Fenetre de Champorcher
Max elevation 2.826 m
Exposure None
Downhill slope 634 m
Uphill time 1h 0m
Downhill time 1h 30m
Uphill trail sign AV2
Downhill trail sign AV2

Start point description

From the Aosta Ovest motorway exit, follow the regional road to Cogne. Before reaching the downtown, at the roundabout, turn left and continue for three kilometres until you reach the large car park at Lillaz, where you leave your car.
From this point, follow the Alta Via No. 1 trail all the way to Sogno Refuge.

Trail description

From the refuge, climb the beautiful hunting mule track that leads up to the pass. From the pass, turn right along the trail leading to Miserin Refuge.
From the refuge, continue along the well-marked route, mostly on rural roads, until reaching Dondena Refuge, where the stage ends.

Last update

30 October 2025, 11:00