Col de la Croix historic trail with Lago d'Arpy views (via Trail 16)

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Aosta Valley

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Col de la Croix historic trail with Lago d'Arpy views (via Trail 16)

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Col de la Croix historic trail with Lago d'Arpy views (via Trail 16)

04:08

11.0km

420m

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Embark on a moderate hike along the Col de la Croix historic trail, a 6.9-mile (11.0 km) route that winds through the stunning alpine landscapes of the Aosta Valley. This journey involves an elevation gain of 1368 feet (417 metres) and typically takes about 4 hours and 8 minutes to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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135 m

Col de la Croix with Ruins

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Arriving at the pass, you can see ruins dating back to the time when the two Savoy regions were under Italian rule.
These ruins and ramparts served to repel French invasion.

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194 m

Cross Pass

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The Colle della Croce is an Alpine pass located at a difference in altitude of 2,381 metres, from which you can admire a splendid panorama of the Thuile basin and …

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2.18 km

View of Lago d'Arpy

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Along the path that leads from Colle della Croce to Colle San Carlo you can come across various panoramic spots on Lake D'Arpy.

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11.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

1.47 km

Surfaces

9.58 km

1.48 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,360 m)

Lowest point (1,950 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

1°C

-2°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

July 14, 2024,Il meraviglioso Lago di Arpy, il maestoso Cervino e il panorama da Punta della Croce

July 24. Wonderful day for a memorable tour. Departure from the Genzianella car park following a beautiful path in the woods to find yourself in front of Lake Arpy. Blue and crystalline. From here a challenging climb along a T2 which takes us to the Motto della Croce where a corvaccio acts as guardian. Stunning view of the Bianco and …

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June 3, 2023,Lago d’Arpy e Punta della croce

Worse predictions than what actually happened: just a few drops when we were at the top. The highlights of today's ride were the beautiful Lago d'Arpy and the incredible fortifications dating back to the 27th century. The panorama must be exceptional on Mont Blanc but today all the highest peaks were in the clouds.

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September 11, 2024,Aosta 2024 - Tag 3 🇮🇪 Lago Arpy und Punta della Croce

Incredibly beautiful hike with great views in perfect hiking weather. Absolutely recommended ✌️

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August 11, 2024,Colle della Croce: 11/08/2024

Easy walk to Colle della Croce with a view of the La Thuile valley and the Mont Blanc massif.
We start from Colle San Carlo and follow path no. 15 (more of a dirt road than a path) to reach the beautiful Arpy lake. It is an easy walk, with little slope: sometimes too “beaten”. From Arpy lake, take path …

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July 1, 2025,Escursione

Easy and quick start and finish. The approach from the crossroads to the lake, however, requires a little more effort even though it is all downhill. The view of the body of water is worth it anyway.

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