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 Geants Complet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 25.19 km -
Average duration: 12h 15 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 1,769 m -
Descent: - 1,880 m -
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Highest point: 3,292 m -
Lowest point: 1,550 m
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Country:
Italy
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Area: Alps -
District:
Valsavarenche -
Start: N 45.56664° / E 7.208152° -
End: N 45.60808° / E 7.356682° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 1,661 m - Eaux-Rousses
- 1 : km 3.58 - alt. 2,196 m - Torrenti di Chaud
- 2 : km 4.94 - alt. 2,284 m - PNGP guard post
- 3 : km 6.81 - alt. 2,434 m - Levionaz Torrent
- 4 : km 12.29 - alt. 3,289 m - Col du Lauson
- 5 : km 16.78 - alt. 2,583 m - Vittorio Sella Refuge
- 6 : km 18.85 - alt. 2,275 m - Grand Loson torrent
- 7 : km 20.21 - alt. 2,008 m - Water point
- 8 : km 22.26 - alt. 1,677 m - Restaurant-bar
- 9 : km 23.37 - alt. 1,635 m - Rue Grand Paradis
- 10 : km 24.36 - alt. 1,578 m - Son-Le-Pra
- E : km 25.19 - alt. 1,550 m - Cogne
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