Popular path next to Mont Blanc - italian side. Passing to Courmayer - take Val Veny direction with the car- amazing views on the monte Bianco and its glaciers. The road is blocked after a while and parking is available next to the river. Try to start early in high season , as there are a lot of people on this path. The path is quite easy- on a proper road with small shortcuts via the forest - can be done by bicycle also. Follow the path - most of the people stop at the lake Miage which is on the way to the refuge , yet we continued and did the lake on the return part. Path goes through a a flat area with lakes surrounded by high mountains and glaciers. The last part is going up quite steap- but one can follow the road or take the shortcut paths. The refuge has a really nice and big terrace - one can have food and drinks and a amazing view of the Glacier just in front. Great place for pictures. From there the hike can be extended - several col can be done- or simply go back down on the same road and take a detour at the lake Miage - you are really on the remain of the glacier- there are 2 lakes where one can see the ice walls and hear the continuous movement of the malign ice and rocs - there is also the heart shape lake . Continue back on the same path to reach the parking.
Chalets du Miage, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy