From Rifugio Rivetti, the route descended nearly 1,800 meters into the valley below, ending in a small village. As it was a Sunday, the village was unusually lively, with a great deal of activity everywhere. Since I was moving quickly and the stage ahead was relatively short, I took some time to stroll through the village and restock supplies at the small local store.
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This stage marked the final day of the first part of my GTA journey. I set off early once again, despite having slept poorly during the night. The cook—or possibly the owner of the accommodation, I was never entirely sure—kindly drove me the five kilometers back to Rima early in the morning. From there, I passed through the still-deserted village and began the climb back into the mountains.
Continue reading “Hiking the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) in the Italian Alps – Part 5 – Rima – Sant Antonio”Driving From Aosta to our Home at 1800m Near Doues 🇮🇹
DOUES, ITALY: For the way from Aosta to our house near Doues at 1800m altitude we had to drive down and up this way every day. The temperature drops significantly by up to 10 degrees Celsius due to the difference in altitude. However, the route and the landscape are unique and not boring.
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DOUES, ITALY: The Valle d’Aosta is a fantastic area in the north of Italy in the middle of the Alps. The valley borders directly on Switzerland and France and has the highest and most beautiful mountains in Europe, Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. The valley is a wonderful destination for hikes to the peaks of the mountains or for exploring the numerous historical sites dating back to Roman times of over 2000 years ago.
This time we rented a house at 1750m altitude near the village Doues. With only approx. 60$ cost per night this was unbelievably cheap. The house has a unique view to the city of Aosta and is almost completely remote. At the same time, the house is equipped with everything one needs. Unfortunately there is no direct link but the house is the Chez Paolo in Doues (Aosta Valley).