(2) Go southeast at Sauches to reach the Refugio Benevolo
From Thumel to Lago di Golettaz
This is a long and tiring hike ending at a fantastic lake with nothing but eternal snow and even a glacier surrounding it! I skipped the Rifugio Benevolo because I had already done it a few days earlier. This Rifugio is well worth the effort and can easily be integrated into this trek.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.05 mi -
Average duration: 6h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 3,071 ft -
Descent: - 3,071 ft -
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Highest point: 8,871 ft -
Lowest point: 6,132 ft
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Country:
Italy
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Area: Alps -
City:
Rhêmes-Notre-Dame -
Start/End: N 45.540288° / E 7.102797° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3532ET, 3532ETR -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 6,132 ft - Thumel
- 1 : mi 4.13 - alt. 8,871 ft - Lago Goletta
- 2 : mi 5.64 - alt. 7,598 ft - Turn east if you want to go to the - Refuge Benevolo
- S/E : mi 8.05 - alt. 6,132 ft - Thumel
Worth a visit
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+4,177 ft
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+577 ft
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+1,670 ft
-1,660 ft
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