Deffeyes Shelter - Planaval
A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.
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La Thuile walk
posted on 01/03/12 by Tamtraductions. Last update : 29/10/16
Description
Head north-west (S) into the small valley; a well-marked trail rapidly heads due west still waymarked with yellow triangles, and after a steep slope, reaches the foot of Passo Alto. Head up this windy trail to the pass (2850 m) (1).
Head north east, down the scree never loosing sight of the yellow waymarks and cairns. Walk at a decent distance to the right along the lake (Laghi di Lantaney) reaching Promoud Sheepfold (2).
Cross the torrent, take a hairpin right and start the climb to Col de la Crosetta (3).
Then head down towards Planaval, pass by di Fondo Lake (4) and down a trail with multiple bends you'll reach La Clusaz Village road (5).
Head in an overall west direction on that road taking you to Planaval Village (7).
The hotel is at the village entrance.
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 2,483 m
- 1 : km 2.43 - alt. 2,805 m
- 2 : km 5.46 - alt. 2,057 m
- 3 : km 7.45 - alt. 2,821 m
- 4 : km 8.75 - alt. 2,435 m
- 5 : km 12.32 - alt. 1,630 m
- E : km 13.32 - alt. 1,560 m
Useful Information
Water source at Promoud Sheepfold.
A comfortable hotel lodge at Planaval
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
During the walk or to do/see around
We noticed when climbing up to Passo Alto that the snow that had fallen during the night was giving us a few problems. A beautiful day however in a mineral yet pleasant mountain range.