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EXCURSIONS PROPOSED BY THE CHAMOIS D'OR HOTEL

Territory

At the foot of Mount Bego, the Vallée des Merveilles, the Val Masca and the Val d'Inferno (Valley of Hell) offer a unique and extraordinary landscape: traces of the passage of the quaternary ices and rock abrasions phenomena. Moreover, over 40.000 prehistoric rock engravings dating back to 2000 B.C. make it one of the most popular alpine settings. The flora and the fauna are quite remarkable: walkers may glimpse a chamois, ibexes, roe deer, stone martens, marmots and ermines... and they will see all the typical alpine plants, some of which are very rare and of great interest such as the saxifrage with multiple flowers (saxiflora florulenta). .

1 - Tour of the Vallée des Merveilles

You leave at 8 in the morning from the hotel to reach the Long Lake refuge of the Vallée des Merveilles at 2.100 mt. of altitude. The journey takes you through an enchanting landscape rich in flora and with luck you may sight some of the wildlife of this area. Upon arriving at the refuge, the guide will take you to visit the ancient rock engraving in the archaeological zone. Picnics can be provided on request at the hotel to enjoy on the shores of the lakes before returning to the hotel.

2 - Great tour of the Vallée des Merveilles

This is an ideal excursion for those who love hiking and trekking. You leave at 8 in the morning from the hotel, by jeep. Upon arriving at the refuge, the guide will take you to the Archaeological Area. Then, you will continue along the footpath that takes you to the Valmasca pass at an altitude of 2.450 mt.. From here you will begin the descent that will take to the shores of the superb lakes (Basto, Verde, Nero). Then you will reach a place called Cabane Julie, where one of our jeeps will be waiting for you for a much deserved ride back to the hotel.

3 - Valley of Fontanalba

Departure from the hotel at the 8 of the morning. Also the Valley of Fontanalba is famous for its marvellous panoramas; your guide will take you to visit the Green Lake, where you will certainly meet the true inhabitants of the area: the marmots. Along the Bicknell footpath, you will have the opportunity of discovering the innumerable rock engravings dating back to the bronze age (about 2.000 b.C.). Picnics can be provided on request at the hotel to enjoy on the shores of the lakes before returning to the hotel.

4 - Tour of the Marguareis

Departure at 8/8.30 from the hotel. Your guide will take you by jeep on a magnificent circuit of approximately 100 km.. You will be travelling at between 1800 and 2200 mt. of altitude along the French-Italian crests; during the ride you will have the opportunity of taking pictures and taking small walks along some of the many footpaths you will find along the way. Picnic in the enchanting landscape of the Marguareis and ride back to the hotel.