Mont Avic

Mont Avic reaches an elevation of 3,006 meters in the Graian Alps, featuring steep terrains and marked footpaths leading to its peak.

The mountain gained recognition among climbers after its first documented ascent in 1875, establishing its position in Alpine mountaineering history.

Mont Avic Natural Park, established in 1989, protects the mountain's ecosystem while allowing traditional farming and sheep-rearing activities on its slopes.

Visitors can access Mont Avic by taking the A5 motorway exit at Verrès, following SS26 toward Aosta, then using regional roads to reach Champdepraz or Champorcher.

The mountain's environment contains numerous lakes, marshlands, and peat bogs, with one-third of its area covered in mountain uncinate pine forests.

Location: Aosta Valley

Elevation above the sea: 3,006 m

GPS coordinates: 45.67678,7.55512

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:05