Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Mezzalama

Mountain hut

Rocce di Lambronecca, 11020 Saint Jacques, Ayas AO

Rifugio Ottorino Mezzalama is a mountain hut located in the municipality of Ayas (AO), in the Val d'Ayas, at 3036 meters. It is named after Ottorino Mezzalama (1888-1931), a mountaineer from Turin who was swept away by an avalanche on the Malavalle Glacier in the Breonie Alps.

The Mezzalama Refuge, located on the lateral moraine of the Great Verra Glacier at the base of the Lambronecca Rocks, is one of the historic refuges of the Aosta Valley. It is one of the most classic, well-known and popular destinations in Val d'Ayas, with its wide views of the glaciers (which today, however, due to the very considerable retreat, no longer reach the immediate vicinity of the refuge).

The actual trail to the Mezzalama Refuge begins at Pian di Verra Superiore. To reach it, you can either walk up (see below) or take advantage of an off-road service and avoid 90-120' of approach walking time.

Rifugio Mezzalama

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Email: info@rifugiomezzalama.it

Phone: +39 0165767971

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2.92km

Val d'Ayas

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Lago Blu, a turquoise jewel in the ice

At the foot of the Rocca di Verra, embraced by the glacier moraine, the Lago Blu, “Blue Lake”, is a must-see destination for those visiting Val d'Ayas.

Altitude: 2200 m

Chemin de Verra, 11020 Ayas AO

5.53km

Val d'Ayas

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Il villaggio di Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Il villaggio di Resy: sull’antica via Walser

5.54km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The village of Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

5.59km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Fiery e la Pensione Bellavista: un crocevia di storia

5.59km

Val d'Ayas

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Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

Fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

8.03km

Val d'Ayas

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Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

Lago di Lochien, quiete e vista ineguagliabile

8.05km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

8.55km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

8.58km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

8.87km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pump Track

Chemin de Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

8.90km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike Park - Campo scuola

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

8.92km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campo da Basket

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

9.07km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campi da Padel

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

9.61km

Val d'Ayas

Active

The Hidden Village of Cunéaz

An ancient village steeped in history: Cunéaz contains some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century

9.66km

Val d'Ayas

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The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz , 11020 Ayas AO

9.68km

Val d'Ayas

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The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz, 11020 Ayas AO

desk dell'Ufficio del Turismo a Champoluc

9.68km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ayas Tourism office - Champoluc

Via Varasc, 16, 11022 Champoluc AO

10.41km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Mascognaz, where time has stopped

No place concentrates so many magnificent traditional rascards as the village of Mascognaz, a magical place with an atmosphere of yesteryear.

10.44km

Val d'Ayas

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Mascognaz, where time has stopped

No place concentrates so many magnificent traditional rascards as the village of Mascognaz, a magical place with an atmosphere of yesteryear.

Altitude: 1822 m

Mascognaz, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Ayas AO

11.50km

Val d'Ayas

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Lago Perrin, in equilibrium among mountain peaks

Practically suspended between rocky peaks and soft slopes, Lake Perrin is a placid body of water with incredible views of the peaks of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 2635 m

11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Ayas AO

Snowshoeing and ski touring

6.06km

Val d'Ayas

Active

SNOWSHOE HIKE AT PIAN DI VERRA INFERIORE AND RESY

A PANORAMIC JOURNEY BETWEEN THE GREAT GIANTS OF MONTE

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 6000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

6.07km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in Val di Nanaz

A Viewpoint on the Monte Rosa

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

6.09km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike to Lago Blu

The glacial amphitheater of Monte Rosa

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 7500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

9.50km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hiking at Walser's pace

The old Walser village of Mascognaz

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

13.90km

Val d'Ayas

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Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

13.91km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

96.00km

Val d'Ayas

Active

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A panoramic journey between the great giants of Monte Rosa

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 6000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

532.93km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoeing at Blue Lake

The glacial amphitheatre of Monte Rosa

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 7500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

532.93km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoeing at Walser pace

The ancient Walser village of Mascognaz

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

532.93km

Val d'Ayas

Active

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8.92km

Val d'Ayas

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Val d'Ayas

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Val d'Ayas

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Val d'Ayas

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Val d'Ayas

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30 anni di professionalità al vostro servizio

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Val d'Ayas

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9.20km

Val d'Ayas

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9.50km

Val d'Ayas

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Rue des Guides, 3, 11020 Champoluc AO

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Val d'Ayas

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Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

9.59km

Val d'Ayas

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Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

9.63km

Val d'Ayas

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Route Varasc, 8, 11020 Champoluc AO

9.63km

Val d'Ayas

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Route Varasc, 10, 11020 Champoluc AO

12.22km

Val d'Ayas

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Negozio dell’Artigianato L’Artisanà

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Rue de l'Eglise - Località Antagnod, 11020 AYAS AO

12.41km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

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Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

12.42km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

5.58km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Guide Frachey

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

5.60km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

5.95km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Fior di Roccia

Strada Regionale 45, 17 - Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

6.02km

Val d'Ayas

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Col Mon Ros, 11020 Ayas AO

6.07km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Mandria

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6.20km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lago Bleu

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6.43km

Val d'Ayas

Ristoro Taconet Rifugio Paradisia

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6.49km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Bar Tavola Calda Du Soleil

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6.65km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lo Retsignon

Cucina tipica in alta quota

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6.79km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Taconet

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7.05km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Grange

Chemin de la Crocetta, 2 Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

7.30km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Stadel Soussun

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7.41km

Val d'Ayas

Alla Bettolina Restaurant

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7.60km

Val d'Ayas

La Maison de Gourmets

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7.67km

Val d'Ayas

Baita Belvedere

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7.72km

Val d'Ayas

Summit Restaurant

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7.94km

Val d'Ayas

Pub Ristorante West Road

Strada Regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

7.97km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Le Rocher

Loc. Villy 10 , 11020 Ayas AO

8.00km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Petit Tournalin

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8.09km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Grand Tournalin

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0.14km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Mezzalama

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0.86km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Guide Val D'Ayas al Lambronecca

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5.58km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

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5.63km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Guide di Frachey

Fraz. Resy, 1, 11020 Ayas AO

6.20km

Val d'Ayas

Residence Lago Bleu

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6.30km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Genzianella

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6.31km

Val d'Ayas

Le Petit Chalet Bed&Breakfast

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6.32km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL GENZIANELLA

Place De La Grotte, 5 - Fraz. Saint-Jacques , CHAMPOLUC AO

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7.09km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Champoluc AO

7.13km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey AO

7.34km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Stadel Soussun

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7.35km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey - Ayas AO

7.37km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL MONTE CERVINO

Fraz Frachey, 5 , CHAMPOLUC AO

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7.61km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, 11020 Ayas AO

7.61km

Val d'Ayas

Alpine Forest Hotel

Località Villy - Frazione Frachey , 11020 Ayas AO

7.67km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

7.72km

Val d'Ayas

RIFUGIO BELVEDERE

Loc. Alpe Saler Damon, 1 - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

7.76km

Val d'Ayas

Aethos Monterosa

Strada Regionale 45, 16, 11020 Champoluc AO

7.76km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, 11020 Frachey AO

7.79km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO