Grand Brissogne to Bivacco Ménabréaz and the Laures Lakes

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Brissogne

Grand Brissogne to Bivacco Ménabréaz and the Laures Lakes

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Grand Brissogne to Bivacco Ménabréaz and the Laures Lakes

10:48

21.6km

1,840m

Hiking

Start from the parking lot of Grand Brissogne, a small hamlet above Aosta reachable via a narrow road that climbs through the woods. The trail immediately enters the Laures valley on a dirt track, with the stream rushing impetuously between the rocks and accompanying the entire ascent with its constant…

by Valle d’Aosta

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 9.73 km for 62 m

After 12.2 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.32 km

Lago Inferiore di Laures

Highlight • Lake

Also known as Lac d'en bas, this splendid mountain lake at 2,549 meters is the first and largest of the lakes encountered when ascending the valley. The reflection of the …

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8.39 km

Bivacco Menabreaz

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Located at an altitude of 2,545 meters, this historic bivouac stands in a splendid and remote alpine basin right on the shores of the suggestive lake Les Laures. The presence …

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10.8 km

Upper Lake

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When you reach the lake shore, a clear and relaxing scenery opens up around you. Take a moment to catch your breath and admire the reflections of the mountains on …

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21.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

6.78 km

2.00 km

Surfaces

8.78 km

8.59 km

4.18 km

Elevation

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Weather

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Comments

July 22, 2026

Start from the parking lot of Grand Brissogne, a small hamlet above Aosta reachable via a narrow road that climbs through the woods. The trail immediately enters the Laures valley on a dirt track, with the stream rushing impetuously between the rocks and accompanying the entire ascent with its constant

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