Eaux Rousse - Cognes
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.
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tor des Géants
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 15.65 mi -
Average duration: 12h 15 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 5,804 ft -
Descent: - 6,168 ft -
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Highest point: 10,801 ft -
Lowest point: 5,085 ft
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Country:
Italy
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Area: Alps -
City:
Valsavarenche -
Start: N 45.56664° / E 7.208152° -
End: N 45.60808° / E 7.356682° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 5,449 ft - Eaux-Rousses
- 1 : mi 2.22 - alt. 7,205 ft - Torrenti di Chaud
- 2 : mi 3.07 - alt. 7,493 ft - PNGP guard post
- 3 : mi 4.23 - alt. 7,986 ft - Levionaz Torrent
- 4 : mi 7.64 - alt. 10,791 ft - Col du Lauson
- 5 : mi 10.43 - alt. 8,474 ft - Vittorio Sella Refuge
- 6 : mi 11.71 - alt. 7,464 ft - Grand Loson torrent
- 7 : mi 12.56 - alt. 6,588 ft - Water point
- 8 : mi 13.83 - alt. 5,502 ft - Restaurant-bar
- 9 : mi 14.52 - alt. 5,364 ft - Rue Grand Paradis
- 10 : mi 15.14 - alt. 5,177 ft - Son-Le-Pra
- E : mi 15.65 - alt. 5,085 ft - Cogne
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