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When I did the walk, a section of it was washed away, so I followed an official deviation, which explains that part of the recording doesn't follow the path on the map (to the northeast of Mont Rond).
Along the Rû near Refugio Champillon, Doues
Drive via Doues to the Doues - Champillon parking lot below the Refugio Champillon (a beautiful drive with magnificent views). From here, you can walk to the Refugio (1-hour climb) or take a relaxed stroll along the Rû (water channels), which is what I did (see route). Enjoy the beautiful views of both the mountains and the Ollomont valley. You can keep walking for as long as you like. Return the same way.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.56 mi -
Average duration: 4h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 646 ft -
Descent: - 627 ft -
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Highest point: 7,119 ft -
Lowest point: 6,804 ft
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 6,811 ft - Doues - Champillon car park
- 1 : mi 0.17 - alt. 6,827 ft - West towards the Rifugio Champillon
- 2 : mi 0.28 - alt. 6,847 ft - Cappella Notre Dame de la Neige
- S/E : mi 7.56 - alt. 6,818 ft - Doues - Champillon car park
Notes
Worth a visit
(1) Turn west to reach the Refugio Champillon
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