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A route around the Combins massif
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74.84 km
+5,707 m
-6,079 m
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses (Aosta Valley)
This seven-stage trek around Les Combins differs in a few ways from the classic tour. It allows you to hike in complete tranquillity in a sumptuous and diverse setting between the mid- and high-mountain ranges, where you will climb to over 3,000 metres. You will encounter dozens of marmots, ibex and herds of Herens cows. A few remnants of glaciers add to the alpine atmosphere of this trek, whose highest point is the Col du Mont Gelé at 3,144 metres.
Important note.Plan for two bus journeys on this route.
Day 2: to reach Liddes on thesecond day from the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass, see the timetable hereDay 7: for the return journey from Ollemont to Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, see the bus timetable here
Cabane de Chanrion - Crête Sèche refuge
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8.44 km
+676 m
-746 m
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
This description differs from the classic Combins tour. This route is not recommended in bad weather. It offers an alternative off the beaten track via the Refuge de Crête Seiche. The atmosphere is alpine, requiring a good level of experience on stony paths and snowfields. The distance may seem short and the elevation gain low, but it is a difficult stage.
Walks near Col de Crête Sèche (2896)
Crête Sèche Refuge - Ollomont
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12.48 km
+827 m
-1,855 m
5h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
This last stage takes place in an alpine setting. It justifies the choice of this alternative to the classic Tour des Combins. Unfortunately, the consequences of climate change are evident. The glaciers mentioned on the map no longer exist. Only rock piles remain. From the Col du Mont Gelé, the highest point of this trek, you must pay close attention to the path marked by cairns to follow on the descent. The position of these cairns is sometimes erratic. The end of this stage ends with a long and very steep descent, which can be avoided by staying on the pastoral road.
Dzovennoz - Prarayer mountain hut
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16.98 km
+1,388 m
-956 m
8h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
Markings: sentieri N°1, N°2 then N°3. Aerial route from Alpe de la Tsa to Combe de Grand Chamin (equipped passages).
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
The Matterhorn Tour
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157.19 km
+11,663 m
-11,653 m
10 days
Difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
Undertaken over 10 days, this circuit around the Matterhorn is outstanding. Each day it takes you over the 4000 m peaks of this alpine range. As it is located in 2 countries, Italy and Switzerland, it also brings you into contact with three European languages: Italian, German and also French in Valais in Switzerland.
The Matterhorn Tour Day 1: The Léchère - Prarayer Refuge
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4.46 km
+157 m
-144 m
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
Warm-up walk to reach the Prarayer refuge along the right bank of the lake.
Ollomont - Dzovennoz
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14.83 km
+1,274 m
-1,135 m
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Ollomont (Aosta Valley)
We leave the "TDC" to follow Alta Via No. 1 in the Aosta Valley until it crosses the road leading to Bionaz. In the old village, above the church and near a fountain, the trail marked Col de Breuson (Brison) begins.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
The Matterhorn Tour Day 2: Prarayer Refuge - Perrucco Vuillermoz Refuge
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5.81 km
+1,105 m
-212 m
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
Stage starting in pasture which quickly heads into the high mountains passing through the Valcornera pass.
Rifugio Prarayer - Breuil Cervinia
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17.63 km
+1,434 m
-1,444 m
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
This is a classic stage of the Tour du Cervin, passing through the highest point of the hike, the Col de Valcournera, at an altitude of 3,075 metres.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
From the Cabane du Vélan to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
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7.36 km
+86 m
-1,058 m
2h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Valais)
The second stage of this hike starts at the Cabane du Vélan and follows the right bank of the Valsorey torrent.
Panossière Hut - Chanrion Hut
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15.64 km
+1,195 m
-1,372 m
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
This is a fairly long stage but set against a magnificent backdrop. The Mauvoisin dam is impressive, as are all the waterfalls along the right bank of the lake. The route passes through the easy and beautiful Tsofeiret Pass.
The Matterhorn Tour D3: Perrucco Vuillermoz Refuge - Gandeg Cabin
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19.33 km
+1,616 m
-1,485 m
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Valtournenche (Aosta Valley)
Discover the giant that resides here, the splendid Matterhorn itself, before getting a closer look in the evening at the Gandeg cabin.