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From Nivolet Lakes to Taou Blanc — Gran Paradiso National Park

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From Nivolet Lakes to Taou Blanc — Gran Paradiso National Park

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From Nivolet Lakes to Taou Blanc — Gran Paradiso National Park

06:31

13.7km

930m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 8.5-mile (13.7 km) hike from Nivolet Lakes to Taou Blanc, gaining 3044 feet (928 metres) in elevation over approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. Starting from the Nivolet Pass, you will first encounter the unique alluvial landscape of the Plan du Nivolet, dotted with crystal-clear lakes…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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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 986 m for 174 m

After 2.66 km for 114 m

After 4.79 km for 727 m

After 5.57 km for 2.20 km

After 10.7 km for 114 m

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155 m

Rifugio Città di Chivasso (currently closed)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Città di Chivasso Refuge is located a little higher than the Savoia Refuge. From here you can enjoy a truly remarkable view of the Nivolet lakes.

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2.76 km

Trebecchi Lakes

Highlight • Lake

In the beautiful plateau above the Colle del Nivolet there is a plethora of fantastic alpine lakes Rosset Lake, Leytà Lake and, although smaller, no less beautiful the Trebecchi Lakes. …

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6.58 km

Taou Blanc

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful experience and then what a view ... But very challenging ... Be careful

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12.7 km

Rifugio Savoia

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Rifugio Savoia is located at an altitude of 2,534 meters on the picturesque Nivolet plateau, right in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Born from the renovation of …

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13.1 km

Nivolet Lakes

Highlight • Lake

This area is dotted with both natural and artificial lakes, which make it a unique spectacle, especially when seen from the surrounding peaks.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

2.37 km

546 m

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

1.16 km

546 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,390 m)

Lowest point (2,540 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

18°C

11°C

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Comments

October 9, 2023,...auf den Taou Blanc - 3438 HM

...up to Taou Blanc - my first hike above 3400 m
After starting below the Colle del Nivolet, you head past curious marmots and sure-footed ibex into the high Alps. The best hiking weather - almost too warm in the sun - inspires the climb to Colle Leynir. It will be steeper, more rugged, you should be sure-footed and not …

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September 18, 2025,Colle Leynir

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September 8, 2022,Vom Colle del Nivolet zum Colle Leynir

Wonderful tour: first past the blue Lago Rosset and then through a rocky desert with many different colours. The last ascent to Colle Leynir is strenuous again, as the path through stones and sand (!) leads quite steeply uphill.
But it's worth it: if the visibility is good, you can even see Mont Blanc!
Back the same way, at Lago …

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August 22, 2022,Wanderung zum Col del Leynir im Nationalpark Gran Paradiso

Impressive hike over the Piani di Rosset plateau, with a beautiful lake landscape to the Col del Leynir (3084m), from where you can enjoy an impressive panorama to Mont Blanc. (According to Garmin 630hm).

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From Nivolet Lakes to Taou Blanc — Gran Paradiso National Park

Rifugio Città di Chivasso (currently closed)

Trebecchi Lakes

Taou Blanc

Rifugio Savoia

Nivolet Lakes

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