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Planaval - Rifugio chalet de l'Epée
Visorando Member
7.18 mi
+3,179 ft
-561 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arvier (Aosta Valley)
A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.
Valgrisenche – Refuge Delle Marmotte
Association / Club / Walk leader9.48 mi
+5,374 ft
-3,862 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
A pleasant climb with views of the lake. The Chalet de l’Épée refuge is a great place to relax before the climb up to the pass. On the other side of the pass, there may be a snowfield in a narrow gully, so be careful if you’re wearing trail shoes. The Refuge de la Marmotte is a collaborative refuge. The wardens are there for two weeks and the food is good!
Albert Deffeyes Mountain Hut - Valgrisenche
13.73 mi
+4,475 ft
-7,159 ft
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
The hike begins with a long climb up to the pass. The views are magnificent. The descent to Valgrisenche is long. There is a restaurant on the descent to Planaval, run by young people who have taken over their parents’ business. It’s a lovely place to spend some time whilst waiting for the hike to end at the bottom of the valley.
Deffeyes Shelter - Planaval
8.28 mi
+3,862 ft
-6,913 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.
Rifugio and Lago Fallère
8.89 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,635 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre (Aosta Valley)
A magnificent route featuring an open-air museum. The climb to the refuge is dotted with numerous sculptures. You will be surprised by strange creatures, characters and animals hidden behind trees or rocks. The route features around 300 pieces, all created by Siro Vierin. Between the Fallère Refuge and Lago Fallère, you will walk along the Tour du Mont Fallère trail.
Lake Joux and Mount Joux
7.88 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,316 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre (Aosta Valley)
A pleasant route that alternates between mountain pastures and forests to reach Mont Joux. This modest peak offers a view of Monte Bianco. The route also offers a wide panorama of peaks ranging from 3,000 to almost 4,000 metres, such as Punta Pousset (3,046) above Cogne, Grivola (3,969), the Grand Paradis massif and Punta del Ran (3,272) in the Ruitor massif.
Refuge de l'Epée - Bruil
3.83 mi
+1,621 ft
-3,763 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
Saint-Grat Lake and Refuge Adami
7.09 mi
+2,635 ft
-2,635 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Nestled at the foot of Tête du Ruitor and its glaciers, within a beautiful setting, Saint-Grat Lake is the highlight of any hike in its own right. Through the final twists and turns before the lake, the slope is smooth and the route straightforward. The next climb much steeper, leading to Refuge Adami gives you a stunning view point.
Lac du Vuert
8.52 mi
+2,831 ft
-2,815 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
A two part hike. First up the Doire de Valgrisenche, a steady slope offering a leafy, green landscape. From the refuge, the landscape becomes essentially mineral and the slope steeper all the way to Vuert's small perched lake. Stunning high mountain surroundings.
Bruil - Eaux Rousses
8.16 mi
+4,177 ft
-4,347 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
La Joux - Deffeyes Shelter
3.32 mi
+3,018 ft
-138 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
A trek across the Gran Paradiso passing through the 5 surrounding valleys.
Trek across the Gran Paradiso
47.88 mi
+22,303 ft
-22,073 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
It may not be true paradise but it certainly is heavenly. An exceptional group trek carried out in July 2011 which allows you to explore the Val D'aoste valleys ending with a balcony trail to Gran Paradiso summit.
Ruitor Waterfall
5.21 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,752 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
Between the coolness of the streams and panoramic views, this hike is punctuated by footbridges and lookout points. All of this allows you to get up close to the power of the water and admire the magnificent Alpine panoramas.
Punta della Croce and Lago d'Arpy
7.73 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,755 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Morgex (Aosta Valley)
The Pointe de la Croix is clearly visible to the east of La Thuile. This circular hike offers sweeping views of the Mont Blanc massif and the 4,000-metre peaks on the Italian-Swiss border, in particular the easily recognisable Cervino. The return route takes you via the popular Lac d'Arpy.
Refuge de la Marmotte - Eaux Rousses
8.35 mi
+2,831 ft
-4,406 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A short day as the next day takes you into the Gran Paradiso National Park, where camping is prohibited; I had to cut the stage short, otherwise it would have had to be extended unreasonably. The Hostellerie du Gran Paradis is the only place to stay overnight. The food is great, but be warned: at weekends there are often Italians, French people, etc. out mountain biking.
Tor des Géants
147.02 mi
+59,301 ft
-60,259 ft
11 days
Very difficult
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
A magnificent hike following the trail of the ultra-trail of the same name. A hike designed for experienced hikers. The sections in the southernmost part can be tricky due to late snowfields on the north-east face. The route is very well marked, so there aren’t really any problems along the way. The hike can be done in either direction. This route allows you to tackle the wildest section at the start. It is also the most technically challenging part.
La Thuile – Refuge Albert Deffeyes
5.47 mi
+3,451 ft
-138 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
The hike starts from La Thuile. It is possible to spend the night at the campsite and head up at a leisurely pace in the morning: coffee is served there in the morning (this is Italy, after all). However, as the campsite is near the river, it can be noisy. The views are magnificent along the hike
Eaux Rousses - Refuge Vittorio Sella
8.70 mi
+5,495 ft
-2,523 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.
Eaux Rousse - Cognes
15.65 mi
+5,804 ft
-6,168 ft
12h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
A long day lies ahead with the climb to the Col de Lauzon (3,299m). This is the highest point of the TDG. The descent from the pass is pure delight. It is possible to run downhill for 3–4 km to the Vittorio Sella Refuge. It is a large refuge with plenty of people. The descent to Valnontey is also long, but there are plenty of cafés to rest in.
Courmayeur to Malatrá Desot - Tour Mont Blanc
8.85 mi
+5,276 ft
-2,608 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
This 5th stage climbs out of Courmayeur to coss the Torrente Sapin and head past Rifugio Giorgio Bertone and climbing to the Col Sapin. Then down to Tza de Sécheron and back up to the Col Entre Deux Sauts. Let's do it! The Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.
Tour of Cima della Roley in the Aosta Valley
6.10 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,972 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
A truly magnificent mountain route. Ascent, crossing the Col du Grand Small Pass, then descent. A fairly classic circuit where you are likely to see animals such as chamois and marmots. This circuit can be done in either direction, but the direction indicated allows you to enjoy impressive views on arrival at the Col du Grand Small Pass.
Lago Chécrouit from Dolonne
3.85 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
Starting from Courmayeur, this excursion combines comfort and a change of scenery: a quick cable car ride up to Dolonne, then a path winding through mountain pastures and forests to Lago Checrouit. To keep you company: an almost permanent view of the Mont Blanc massif.
Bertone Refuge - Elena Refuge
10.18 mi
+4,022 ft
-3,720 ft
8h 10
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 5 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from Refuge Bertone (Italy) to Refuge Elena (Italy): a hike offering superb views of Mont Blanc from the Italian side.
Refuge Maison Vieille - Refuge Bertone
5.73 mi
+2,713 ft
-2,671 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 4 of the Tour du Mont Blanc in Italy, from the Maison Vieille refuge to the Bertone refuge, with a visit to Courmayeur.
Between Étroubles and Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses
8.14 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,296 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Étroubles (Aosta Valley)
A route to discover the typical villages that line the famous Col du Grand Saint-Bernard road. On the way there, you will follow the Via Francigena to climb up to the village of Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, renowned for its cured ham. You will also pass through the villages of Étroubles, Saint-Oyen, Cerisey and Les Bosses, characterised by stone chalets with slate roofs.