Pointe de Chaligne, Mountain peak in Aosta Valley, Italy

Pointe de Chaligne is a peak in the Pennine Alps situated at 2,607 meters, with several hiking paths crossing its alpine terrain. The surrounding landscape shows the characteristics of high mountain geography, with rocky slopes and sparse vegetation that changes with elevation.

The summit marks the meeting point of the municipalities of Aosta, Gignod and Sarre, and is the highest point in the territory of both Aosta and Gignod. Its topographic prominence is 85 metres. Two large wooden crosses stand on the top, and on 16 August a procession climbs from Gignod to the summit.

Every 16 August a procession sets out from Gignod and climbs to the summit, a tradition tied to the mountain's role in local parish life. Two large wooden crosses stand on the peak, at the point where the territories of Aosta, Gignod and Sarre meet.

Hikers should wear sturdy footwear and weather-resistant clothing, as conditions at altitude can change rapidly. The period from June through September provides the most favorable window for accessing the mountain safely.

On clear days, the summit offers views extending to Mont Blanc and the Grand Combin massif across the range. This vantage point reveals the scale of the surrounding peaks in a way rarely visible from lower elevations.