Gray Head

Set off, climbing up a steep path to Alpenzù 1779 m, pass between the houses and the fountain, which can serve as a water supply, then climb up on the left, following the signs to Pinter Col, passing shepherds' huts, such as those at Alpe Loache 2355 m. The final part of the trail to Pinter Col 2777 m becomes quite steep. From the pass, where you meet the climb coming from Val d'Ayas,, continue bending to the right, climbing the steep scree slopes and a gully, leading to the Lateltin bivouac 3120 m. From here cross a scree slope and reach the crest, initially scree and wide, until it becomes rocky. You pass directly over a short low wall that provides access to the ledge on the east slope. This is very wide and presents no major problems in the absence of snow. Covered entirely about 50 m in length, you reach a gully of rocks that you climb up, you will also find some fixed ropes that are not essential. With a few easy climbing steps (I/I+) you reach the small rocks that precede the comfortable and panoramic summit.

Hiking boots, snowshoes, backpack and raincoat.

Difficulty EEA hiking expert equipped.

Drive up the Gressoney valley along Regional Road 44, pass Gressoney Saint Jean and about 2 km, at Chemonal, stop at the service parking lot 1415 m of the Alpenzù Grande locality and the refuge of the same name.

Take the train from Milan or Turin and stop at Pont-Saint-Martin. Then continue by regular bus to Gressoney.

After passing Gressoney-Saint-Jean, you need to stop at Tschemenoal.

Service parking lot located at the trailhead.