Val d'Ayas

Champoluc

Rifugio Mezzalama

Mountain hut

Rocce di Lambronecca, 11020 Ayas AO

Rifugio Ottorino Mezzalama is a mountain hut located in the municipality of Ayas (AO), in the Val d'Ayas, at 3036 meters. It is named after Ottorino Mezzalama (1888-1931), a mountaineer from Turin who was swept away by an avalanche on the Malavalle Glacier in the Breonie Alps.

The Mezzalama Refuge, located on the lateral moraine of the Great Verra Glacier at the base of the Lambronecca Rocks, is one of the historic refuges of the Aosta Valley. It is one of the most classic, well-known and popular destinations in Val d'Ayas, with its wide views of the glaciers (which today, however, due to the very considerable retreat, no longer reach the immediate vicinity of the refuge).

The actual trail to the Mezzalama Refuge begins at Pian di Verra Superiore. To reach it, you can either walk up (see below) or take advantage of an off-road service and avoid 90-120' of approach walking time.

Rifugio Mezzalama

Contacts

PiffariMaurizio

Email: info@rifugiomezzalama.it

Phone: +39 0165767971

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Val d'Ayas

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2.83km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago Blu, a turquoise jewel in the ice

At the foot of the Rocca di Verra, embraced by the glacier moraine, the Lago Blu, “Blue Lake”, is a must-see destination for those visiting Val d'Ayas.

Altitude: 2200 m

Chemin de Verra, 11020 Ayas AO

5.45km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Il villaggio di Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Il villaggio di Resy: sull’antica via Walser

5.46km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The village of Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

5.49km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Fiery e la Pensione Bellavista: un crocevia di storia

5.50km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

Fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

7.94km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

Lago di Lochien, quiete e vista ineguagliabile

7.96km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

8.48km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

8.48km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Monterosa SPA Center

Altitude: 1560 m

Piazzale Ramey, 1 - Loc. Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

8.52km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

8.79km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pump Track

Chemin de Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

8.83km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike Park - Campo scuola

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

8.85km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campo da Basket

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

9.00km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campi da Padel

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

9.13km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Champoluc Ski School

Altitude: 1980 m

Loc. Crest - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

9.25km

Active

Monterosa SpA

Altitude: 1820 m

Loc. Staffal, 17, 11020 Gressoney-La-Trinité AO

9.56km

Val d'Ayas

Active

The Hidden Village of Cunéaz

An ancient village steeped in history: Cunéaz contains some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century

9.61km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Val d'Ayas Escape Village

Altitude: 1560 m

Rue Chemin Varasc, 16 - Loc. Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

desk dell'Ufficio del Turismo a Champoluc

9.61km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ayas Tourism office - Champoluc

Via Varasc, 16, 11022 Champoluc AO

9.62km

Val d'Ayas

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The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz , 11020 Ayas AO

22.16km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Joie de Chanter Choir

28 December

17.24km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Christmas Cinema

30 December

17.24km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Christmas Cinema

3 January

Historical Carnival of Verrès - Opening Ball

27.57km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Historical Carnival of Verrès - Opening Ball

11 January

6.18km

TOP

Ski

2025 Monterosa Freeride Paradise FWT Challenger

The best ski and snowboard freeriders meet in the Monte Rosa Massif

from 30 January to 2 February

Snowshoeing and ski touring

5.98km

Val d'Ayas

Active

SNOWSHOE HIKE AT PIAN DI VERRA INFERIORE AND RESY

A PANORAMIC JOURNEY BETWEEN THE GREAT GIANTS OF MONTE

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 6000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

5.98km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in Val di Nanaz

A Viewpoint on the Monte Rosa

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

6.00km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike to Lago Blu

The glacial amphitheater of Monte Rosa

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 7500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

9.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hiking at Walser's pace

The old Walser village of Mascognaz

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

13.82km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

13.82km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

15.39km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.2 - Crépin

Itinerary Roedeer

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Length: 4300 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

15.40km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.3 - Salomon

Itinerary Hare

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

16.74km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.4 - Salomon

Itinerary Cerf

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Length: 2100 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

16.99km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.8 - Mandaz - Paris

Itinerary Ibex

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1700 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

17.03km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.10 - Morelasc

Itinerary Marmott

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

17.18km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.1 - Extrepieraz

Fox Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour

Length: 2400 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

17.19km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.5 - Col di Joux - Extrepieraz

Itinerary Squirrel

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 6800 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

17.20km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Valnera

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

17.21km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Colle Bringuez

Length: 12000 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

17.22km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Monte Bieteron

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

17.22km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Rifugio Arp

Length: 4780 m

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

17.22km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Palasinaz

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Medium

On skis

17.30km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Baita Litteran

Length: 4330 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

17.38km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.7 - Arcesaz

Itinerary boar

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 4000 m

Difficulty: Medium

8.85km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Val d’Ayas Monterosa

Route Ramey, 69, Champoluc , 11020 Ayas AO

17.39km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Monterosa Brusson

8.45km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Terme Monterosa SPA

Un oasi di benessere immersa in un panorama mozzafiato

Piazzale Ramey, 1, 11020 Champoluc AO

8.51km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Farmacia Costa

Farmacia a Champoluc

Piazzale Ramey, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

8.80km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Telemark Skiset Ski & Bike Hire

30 anni di professionalità al vostro servizio

Route Ramey 73 Frazione Champoluc, 11020 Champoluc AO

8.87km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski Rent La Glisse

Comodo noleggio per attrezzatura da sci situato alla partenza della funivia principale di Champoluc

8.90km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Tako Ski Rental

Route Ramey 65 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

9.14km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Parco Avventura Champoluc

9.40km

Val d'Ayas

In town

L'Armadio della Nonna

Rue des Guides 9 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Società Guide Alpine Champoluc-Ayas Monte Rosa

9.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Alpine Guide Company - Champoluc - Ayas Monte Rosa

Your adventure companions on Monte Rosa

Rue des Guides, 3, 11020 Champoluc AO

9.51km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

9.52km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

9.56km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Libreria Livres et Musique

Libreria di montagna a Champoluc

Route Varasc, 8, 11020 Champoluc AO

9.56km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Parrucchiere Lostris Hair Studio

Cura e bellezza del capello

Route Varasc, 10, 11020 Champoluc AO

12.12km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Negozio dell’Artigianato L’Artisanà

La vetrina dell'artigianato valdostano ai piedi del Monte Rosa

Rue de l'Eglise - Località Antagnod, 11020 AYAS AO

12.32km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

12.33km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

15.44km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Belin House

Rue Extrepieraz, 108 , 11022 Brusson AO

15.73km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari Math

Grocery shop

Rue Extrepieraz, 34, 11022 Brusson AO

16.67km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Gelateria Arilù

Ice cream shop

Rue Vollon, 74, 11022 Brusson AO

16.68km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Vivaio - Non solo Fiori

Rue Vollon, 3/BIS, 11022 Brusson AO

16.70km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari "Mini Market"

Grocery shop

Rue Vollon, 74, Brusson (AO), 11022 Brusson AO

5.51km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Guide Frachey

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

5.52km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

5.86km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Fior di Roccia

Strada Regionale 45, 17 - Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

5.98km

Val d'Ayas

Campo Base

Col Mon Ros, 11020 Ayas AO

6.02km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Mandria

Alpe Ciarcerio, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

6.12km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Sint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

6.36km

Val d'Ayas

Ristoro Taconet Rifugio Paradisia

Loc. Taconet - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

6.43km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Bar Tavola Calda Du Soleil

Rue Ciarcierio - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

6.59km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lo Retsignon

Cucina tipica in alta quota

Loc. Ciarcerio, 11020 Ayas AO

6.73km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Taconet

Località Taconet, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

6.97km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Grange

Chemin de la Crocetta, 2 Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

7.24km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Stadel Soussun

Località Soussun, 11020 Ayas AO

7.33km

Val d'Ayas

Alla Bettolina Restaurant

Strada regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

7.53km

Val d'Ayas

La Maison de Gourmets

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

7.62km

Val d'Ayas

Baita Belvedere

Loc. Alpe Saler Superiore n. 1, 11020 Ayas AO

7.65km

Val d'Ayas

Summit Restaurant

Strada Regionale 45, 16, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

7.87km

Val d'Ayas

Pub Ristorante West Road

Strada Regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

7.90km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Le Rocher

Loc. Villy 10 , 11020 Ayas AO

7.93km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Petit Tournalin

Località Villy 2, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

7.97km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Grand Tournalin

Loc. Tournalin Damon, 11020 Ayas AO

0.14km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Mezzalama

Rocce di Lambronecca, 11020 Saint Jacques, Ayas AO

0.97km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Guide Val D'Ayas al Lambronecca

Loc. Ghiacciaio di Verra (Rocce del Lambronecca), 11020 Ayas AO

5.51km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Località Resy, 11020 Ayas AO

5.56km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Guide di Frachey

Fraz. Resy, 1, 11020 Ayas AO

6.12km

Val d'Ayas

Residence Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

6.21km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Genzianella

Place de la Grotte, 5, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

6.23km

Val d'Ayas

Le Petit Chalet Bed&Breakfast

Loc. Chemin de Rovinal, 27/A, Saint-Jacques, 11020 Ayas AO

6.24km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL GENZIANELLA

Place De La Grotte, 5 - Fraz. Saint-Jacques , CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

7.02km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Champoluc AO

7.06km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey AO

7.28km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Stadel Soussun

Fraz. Soussun - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

7.28km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey - Ayas AO

7.30km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL MONTE CERVINO

Fraz Frachey, 5 , CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

7.54km

Val d'Ayas

Alpine Forest Hotel

Località Villy - Frazione Frachey , 11020 Ayas AO

7.56km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, 11020 Ayas AO

7.62km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

7.67km

Val d'Ayas

RIFUGIO BELVEDERE

Loc. Alpe Saler Damon, 1 - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

Book now

7.69km

Val d'Ayas

Aethos Monterosa

Strada Regionale 45, 16, 11020 Champoluc AO

7.70km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, 11020 Frachey AO

7.72km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO