Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Guérison, from La Barma car park
Edited by:
Massimo Martini
Access
From the Châtillon motorway exit, turn left onto Via E. Chanoux. Go past the roundabout, take the third exit and continue through the town centre for about 600 metres, then turn right into Via Menabrea. Follow this road to the roundabout with the 'Matterhorn' in the middle. Continue along the regional road for 18.7 kilometres to Valtournenche, where, towards the end of the town centre, at Hotel des Neiges, turn right and up the municipal road to Cheneil. Follow the road for 6.5 kilometres to the 🅿️ car park at La Barma, the starting point of the hike. The car park is large, but due to the large number of people, it is advisable to arrive early enough on peak days to avoid having to leave your car further down the ascent road. Just beyond the starting point there is a tourist lift, always in operation, which saves 50 metres of ascent.
[0h42'] - [26.9km]
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Introduction
The chapel of Notre-Dame de la Guérison in Cheneil is a place of devotion very dear to the valley's inhabitants and hikers. The chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of Healing, is the destination of pilgrimages and prayers for protection and healing. Its panoramic position offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, making the visit not only a spiritual experience, but also an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the Aosta Valley. The return is along the same route, offering a complete experience of immersion in nature and local culture, with a total duration of about 25 minutes.
Description
0h00' 0.00km At the end of the car park, meet a signpost with directions to the main paths in the area. Turn left, following the signs for paths and , and climb up the steep farm track which, after a hairpin bend to the right, rapidly ascends the sparse larch forest (Larix decidua), reaching in a few minutes the summit of the ascent where it joins the route of the Gran Balconata del Cervino for a short stretch.
0h12' 0.33km Turn left and climb up the path for a few minutes until reaching the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Guérison (2130m) 0h15' 0.44km .
The return is along the same path as on the way up 0h10' 0.44km .
Points of interest
Collections
- hikes departing from La Barma car-park - on the map
- hiking to chapels in Valtournenche - on the map
- hiking in Valtournenche - on the map
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