Procession at Punta Chaligne

The procession to Punta Chaligne, also called the Procession of the Fourclaz, is an event that takes place on August 16, St. Roch, patron saint of the plague victims, and originated as a thanksgiving for the survivors of the plague of 1600 that struck the communities of Valle d'Aosta. It starts when it is still dark from the square of the church of Gignod and in silent procession reaches an altitude of 2608 m. where with the rite of blessing water collected inside a bell and sprinkled to the faithful, Holy Mass will then be celebrated , at the end of which lunch will be offered by the pro loco at the refuge below It is a medium/difficult level hiking route, not for everyone!