Breuil – Cabane Gandeg
It is possible to take the ski lifts up to the Théodule refuge, depending on conditions, particularly from Plan Maison via Breuil; or even as far as Fornet, to get even closer
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour du Cervin
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.17 mi -
Average duration: 7h 05 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 4,373 ft -
Descent: - 1,060 ft -
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Highest point: 10,912 ft -
Lowest point: 6,591 ft
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Country:
Italy
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Area: Alps -
City:
Valtournenche -
Start: N 45.93478° / E 7.631473° -
End: N 45.964102° / E 7.725378° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 6,591 ft - Breuil
- 1 : mi 1.94 - alt. 8,346 ft - Plan Maison
- 2 : mi 3.49 - alt. 9,446 ft - Arrival at Plan Maison – Departure from Fornet
- 3 : mi 4.06 - alt. 9,961 ft - Arrival at Fornet – Departure from Bontadini
- 4 : mi 5.1 - alt. 10,804 ft - Théodule refuge
- E : mi 7.17 - alt. 9,905 ft - Gandeg Hut
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