July 5-6

The shapes of water (Ayas Valley).

Val d'Ayas is the valley in Valle d'Aosta that will host us during these two days, and it is a valley full of beauty, stories and contrasts. It is the valley of ski lifts, of great winter and summer tourism, but it is also the valley of the famous novel byPaolo Cognetti, of ancient refuges such as Mezzalama, of wild corners where man can arrive yes, but only on foot.

We will explore a small part of it, chasing itrents on foot until we reach the lakes from which they start, and chasing the origin of all that water with our gaze: the glaciers of Monte Rosa.

Day 1: Traveling upward

During the first day we will take a truealtitudinal journey, which will allow us to observe the changes in the landscape and the life forms that inhabit and shape it as we ascend in elevation.

We will leave from the village of Saint-Jaques and reach the immense pastures of Pian di Verraz surrounded by green larch forests.Continuing to climb we will reach the Blue Lake, a mirror of aquaturchese on the slopes of the great glacial moraines (enormous reliefs of crushed rock, a sign of the presence of ancient glaciers) that only at a superficial glance appear lifeless. In front of us, imposing, acomplete the journey, the glaciers of Monte Rosa.

We will spend the night in the village of Résy, at 2066 m altitude, in the cozy Rifugio Ferraro.

Excursion details:

• Route: Saint Jaques - Blue Lake - Refuge Ferraro
• Departure and return: Saint Jaques (Champoluc) -Rifugio Ferraro
• Height difference: about 600 m
• Difficulty: E
• Meet: 10 a.m. in Saint Jaques
• Overnight stay: at Rifugio Ferraro
• Materials needed for the hike: hiking boots, poles (recommended), layered clothing (T-shirt, fleece, windbreaker, long pants, light gloves, cap), water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, packed lunch.
• Materials needed for overnight stay: sleeping bag, light towel, personal hygiene necessities, comfortable overnight clothing, spare underwear and socks, headlamp

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Day 2: Water and its forms

During the second day we will leave from the Ferraro Refuge and go to explore another wild corner of this side of Vald'Ayas, the route that leads to the Resy Lakes and the peak above them,Palon di Resy.

Water in its different forms will be our companion duringthis day: water in liquid form of Alpine streams and lakes and that in solid form of the Rosa glaciers, two such different forms, threatened by the same dangers.

Excursion details:

• Route: Ferraro Refuge - Palon di Resy
• Departure and return: departure from Refuge Ferraro, return to cars in Saint Jaques
• Height difference: about 600 m
• Difficulty: E
• Meeting point: departure from the Ferraro Shelter at 9:30 a.m.
• Return to cars: 4 p.m. approx.
• Materials needed: hiking boots, poles (recommended), clothing in layers (T-shirt, fleece, windbreaker, long pants, light gloves, cap), water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, packed lunch (which could be provided by the Shelter upon request). layers (T-shirt, fleece, windbreaker, long pants, light gloves, cap), water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, packed lunch (which could be provided by the Shelter upon request).

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How to participate:
Participation is free, but registration is required. To register, contact us by email.

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Join us for an unforgettable day of hiking and actively contribute to the preservation of these beautiful alpine landscapes!

Additional notes:
In case of bad weather, the hike may be postponed. Registrants will be notified promptly by email.

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