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Hiking trails in Cogne

Aosta Valley,Italy

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This page features a selection of the best hiking trails in Cogne recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Whether you want to go for a leisurely walk on easy trails or a tackle more challenging hike, you are bound to find it in Cogne! Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your hiking trip.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Cogne

View of the Valnontey Valley from the trail leading up to the Vittorio Sella mountain hut
Hiking Trail · Paradiso Group
Hike from Valnontey to the Vittorio Sella Refuge, Gran Paradiso
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
5.8 km
3:05 h
921 m
5 m
A short, uphill hike that leadsto the Vittorio Sella refuge, the former royal hunting lodge of King Victor Emmanuel II. From there, you can access numerous hiking trails
Lake Lauson and the snow-capped peaks of Gran Paradiso
Hiking Trail · Paradiso Group
Lauson Lake Balcony Trail and descent through Valnontey
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate closed
14.4 km
4:27 h
145 m
1,053 m
A beautiful, scenic hike through the wild landscape of Gran Paradiso, featuring Lake Lauson, where you’ll almost always spot chamois and ibex.
Cogne valley and Lillaz from Alpe d Loie
Hiking Trail · Cogne and Gran Paradiso
Gran Paradiso National Park. From Lillaz to Lago Loie. on April 17, 2023
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
14.5 km
4:59 h
799 m
789 m
In the Gran Paradiso National Park. From Lillaz to Lago del Lois to Bardonay. Past the waterfalls of Lillaz.
the ridge seen from the tete de la Money
Hiking Trail · Cogne and Gran Paradiso
Col des Invergneux / Mont Creya on August 16, 2025, 07:24:06
recommended route Difficulty difficult
No ratings (yet)
23.4 km
7:37 h
1,894 m
1,148 m
Gimillan, Rifugio Grauson, Col des Invergneux, Mont Creya, Rifugio Grauson
Hiking Trail · Cogne and Gran Paradiso
Valnontey - Rifugio Vittorio SELLA
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
5
15.5 km
6:10 h
990 m
993 m
Beautiful round-trip hike to Rifugio Vittorio SELLA starting from the VALNONTAY/COGNES parking lot.
Hiking Trail · Cogne
The Lillaz Waterfalls in Cogne: small pools at altitude
recommended route
No ratings (yet)
2.8 km
0:30 h
165 m
157 m
Three waterfalls to enjoy the coolness and nature in the beautiful valley of Cogne, an alpine route in just a few hundred meters
Gran Paradiso It doesn't get any higher: huge boulders form the highest point of the Gran Paradiso. © Johannes Führer
Hiking Trail · Cogne and Gran Paradiso
From Eaux Rousses to Cogne
Premium content Difficulty T3 difficult
No ratings (yet)
25.2 km
9:00 h
1,644 m
1,755 m
Stage 5: Through the heart of the Paradiso group - home of the ibex The beautiful but strenuous route over the central la Grivola - Gran Paradiso chain is part of the Alta Via 2 and leads over the highest point of this route. From the Sella hut, you can even climb the highest hiking peak in this group (and the entire Aosta Valley) without any climbing or glaciers, the 3630 m high Punta Rossa (see tour 26).
Hiking Trail · Cogne and Gran Paradiso
Cogne - Lillaz and Biolet Waterfalls and return
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
12.1 km
3:20 h
211 m
281 m
Nice circular route, easy up to the base of the Lillaz waterfall, a bit more challenging afterwards up to the Biolet waterfall. Technical clothing and shoes recommended.
Hiking Trail · Cogne and Gran Paradiso
Valnontey - hike along the valley
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
8.8 km
2:23 h
168 m
168 m
Short hike along the final part of the Valnontey
Pondel The Roman bridge at Pondel, at the start of the mountain trail in the lower Vallon di Cogne. © Ernst Höhne
Hiking Trail · Cogne and Gran Paradiso
Ridge Hike Above the Cognet Valley
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
18.9 km
9:30 h
2,205 m
1,315 m
From the Roman aqueduct across the Green Chain to Gimillan The Uncrowned Queen of the Paradisogroup is the 3,969-meter-high Grivola, which not only dominates Cogne and its valley but can even be seen all the way to Aosta and down to the unique ski resort village of Pila. This ice-sheathed rock pyramid accompanies you the entire way from the Roman bridge in Pondel, past other high-altitude settlements on the meadow ridge, and through the sea of flowers above the Cogne Valley down to the quiet mountain village of Gimillan.
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Forecast for Cogne

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Benvenuto a Cogne, un vero paradiso per gli amanti delle escursioni e del trekking! Situato nella splendida regione della Valle d'Aosta, Cogne offre una vasta gamma di percorsi escursionistici adatti sia ai principianti che agli esperti.

Le migliori escursioni a Cogne

Cogne vanta numerosi sentieri ben segnalati che ti condurranno attraverso paesaggi mozzafiato e boschi rigogliosi. Uno dei percorsi più popolari è quello che porta al Lago di Loie, un suggestivo specchio d'acqua incastonato tra le montagne. La camminata fino al lago è piacevole e accessibile a tutti, offrendo panorami indimenticabili lungo il tragitto.

Un'altra imperdibile escursione è quella verso la Cascata di Lillaz, una spettacolare cascata alta circa 150 metri circondata da una fitta vegetazione. Il sentiero per raggiungere la cascata è piuttosto breve ma ricco di fascino naturalistico.

Dove fare belle escursioni nei dintorni di Cogne

I dintorni di Cogne sono altrettanto affascinanti e offrono numerose possibilità per chi ama camminare all'aria aperta. Una meta molto apprezzata dagli escursionisti è il Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso, con i suoi paesaggi selvaggi e la fauna locale da osservare durante le passeggiate.

Se sei alla ricerca di avventure più impegnative, puoi cimentarti nell'escursione verso il Colle del Nivolez o verso il Rifugio Vittorio Sella, due mete panoramiche che regalano emozionanti panorami sulle vette circostanti.

Percorsi Escursionistici

I sentieri escursionistici intorno a Cogne sono perfetti per immergersi nella natura incontaminata delle Alpi italiane. Che tu desideri fare una passeggiata tranquilla o affrontare un trekking più impegnativo, qui troverai sempre nuovi percorsi da esplorare.

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