La Thuile – Refuge Albert Deffeyes

The hike starts from La Thuile. It is possible to spend the night at the campsite and head up at a leisurely pace in the morning: coffee is served there in the morning (this is Italy, after all). However, as the campsite is near the river, it can be noisy. The views are magnificent along the hike

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tor des Géants

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.47 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3,451 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 138 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 8,199 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,839 ft
  • ⚐ Country: Italy
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ City: La Thuile (73190)
  • ⚑
    Start: N 45.712863° / E 6.95206°
  • ⚑
    End: N 45.675529° / E 6.986345°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3531ET, 3531ETR
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Description of the walk

For the Paris to Courmayeur route, it is better to go via Geneva rather than Saint-Gervais; the journey is more relaxed with just one change, and the bus stop is only a 5-minute walk from the station.

Please note that your arrival time will depend largely on traffic conditions at the Mont Blanc Tunnel. For the connection to La Thuile, use bus route 573.

Make sure you check the timetables well in advance of your departure, as they are not displayed on site and local information is difficult to obtain.

Once in La Thuile, please note that the bus stops about 2 km before the campsite.

Finally, although it is possible to reach the refuge on the same day, it is strongly recommended that you set aside a full day for travel so that you can start the hike the following morning, well-rested and stress-free.

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 4,839 ft - La Thuile
  2. 1 : mi 1.28 - alt. 4,974 ft - Bridge
  3. 2 : mi 2.51 - alt. 5,545 ft - Crossing towards the waterfall
  4. 3 : mi 3.86 - alt. 6,909 ft - Altitude 2100
  5. 4 : mi 4.22 - alt. 7,041 ft - Lac du Glacier
  6. E : mi 5.47 - alt. 8,146 ft - Albert Deffeyes Refuge

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