From Nivolet Lakes to Taou Blanc — Gran Paradiso National Park
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
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 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
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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155 m
Rifugio Città di Chivasso (currently closed)
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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2.76 km
Trebecchi Lakes
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6.58 km
Taou Blanc
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12.7 km
Rifugio Savoia
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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13.1 km
Nivolet Lakes
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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
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (3,390 m)
Lowest point (2,540 m)
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Trail Reviews
...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 afraid of heights. A small part where you have to climb through a rocky, blocked section gives the hike a special challenge. At the summit you will be rewarded with a phenomenal view of Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso, Matterhorn and numerous glaciers in the area...my clear recommendation for a great tour in high alpine terrain - not too demanding, but a real eye-opener!!! And don't forget to ring the summit bell at 3438 m :-)
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 Rosset you can freely choose the lake side, depending on your strength. Information and details about hikes in the Gran Paradiso National Park: https://hikingthealps.com/gran-paradiso-nationalpark/
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).