Rhêmes-Notre-Dame in winter: trails, icefall and cultural attractions

Snowshoe hike, snow trail and circular route

A snowshoe hike in the Valle di Rhêmes reaches Chaudanne and continues along the village towards Pellaud. The Chanavey–Pellaud snow trail is prepared and marked and is approximately 6 km long. The Grand Rû circular route follows a flat section along the Grand Rû and then descends to the hamlet of Chaudanne. The three routes differ in their type of path and in their respective courses. For travel planning, you can consider the snowshoe hike, snow trail and circular route separately without equating their routes with one another. The different types of path allow for an objective overview based on the form of activity and the route, without assuming that they share a common stretch. For the snow trail, the approximate length is the main consideration; for the circular route, the flat section followed by the descent shapes the course. When planning the timing of a tour, the approximate length of the snow trail, around 6 km, can serve as a guide without specifying a particular walking time. On the circular route, the transition from the flat section to the subsequent descent to Chaudanne is an additional aspect to consider when personally planning a winter tour.

The “Sogno realizzato” icefall

Unfortunately, the “Sogno realizzato” icefall does not form every year. The approach from Chaudanne to the “Sogno realizzato” icefall takes 20 minutes. This time indication refers to the approach from Chaudanne to this specific icefall. For personal planning, a distinction should be made between the duration of this approach and the fact that the icefall does not form every year. The icefall is therefore a winter destination whose formation cannot be assumed every year.

Summits around Chaudanne

There are several summits around Chaudanne. Rocca Traversiere is located near Chaudanne. Punta Plattes de Chamois is located near Chaudanne. Becca di Suessa is located near Chaudanne. Punta Tsanteleina is located near Chaudanne.

Castles and museum in the wider regional area

Chatel Argent Castle is located in the wider regional area around Chaudanne. Castle Sarriod de La Tour is located in the wider regional area around Chaudanne. Castello Reale di Sarre is located in the wider regional area around Chaudanne. The Fiera di Sant'Orso Aosta Museum is located in the wider regional area around Chaudanne. The four cultural attractions include two castles, one castello and one museum. For visitors who would like to consider regional cultural topics alongside winter trails, the wider area around Chaudanne can be viewed as a separate area of interest.

The range of topics remains focused on winter and the mountains while also encompassing culture. For your personal planning, you can focus on trails, the icefall, summits or cultural attractions.

More places for your travel planning: Torgnon, Introd, Antey-Saint-André, Valgrisenche, Gignod, Arnad, Champdepraz, Lillianes.

To the main travel overview: Aosta Valley.