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Lac della Baseja walks
Crête Sèche Refuge - Ollomont
Visorando Member
7.76 mi
+2,713 ft
-6,086 ft
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.
Walks near Lac della Baseja
Ollomont - Dzovennoz
9.22 mi
+4,180 ft
-3,724 ft
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.
Ollomont – Saint-Rhémy
Association / Club / Walk leader11.82 mi
+5,410 ft
-4,649 ft
10h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Ollomont (Aosta Valley)
An average day on paper, but the fatigue is setting in. But it’s the penultimate day. The route is still clearly marked, so we don’t waste too much time getting lost. A stop at the Refuge de Champillon is a must. There’s a climb through the fields. The Col de Champillon is the last major pass before the finish.
Dzovennoz - Prarayer mountain hut
10.55 mi
+4,554 ft
-3,136 ft
8h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
Signposting: trails No. 1, No. 2 then No. 3. High-altitude route from the Alpe de la Tsa to the Combe de Grand Chamin (fixed routes).
Cabane de Chanrion - Crête Sèche refuge
5.24 mi
+2,218 ft
-2,448 ft
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.
From the Cabane du Vélan to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
4.57 mi
+282 ft
-3,471 ft
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.
Rosaire and Clermont campsite – Ollomont
13.68 mi
+4,426 ft
-8,681 ft
10h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Quart (Aosta Valley)
A very long day. The descent to Oyace seems never-ending. On the other hand, once again, the scenery is magnificent and wild. It’s best to have a good rest in Oyace, as the final climb to the Col de Brison is very long. It’s almost over
Tour of the Matterhorn
97.02 mi
+38,215 ft
-37,972 ft
10 days
Difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
This 10-day tour of the Matterhorn is remarkable. It allows you to walk alongside the 4,000-metre peaks of this Alpine range every day. Located in two countries, Italy and Switzerland, it also allows you to familiarise yourself with three European languages: Italian, German and French in the Valais region of Switzerland.
Important note: Two stages of this route take place partly on glaciers. It is highly advisable to bring crampons and a rope for maximum safety. Crampons will make it easier to walk, and the rope can be used to form a rope team to secure the participants.
La Léchère - Prarayer Refuge
2.77 mi
+515 ft
-472 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
A warm-up walk along the right bank of the lake to reach the Prarayer refuge.
The Cabane du Vélan from Bourg-Saint-Pierre
3.93 mi
+3,192 ft
-10 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Valais)
The Cabane du Vélan (2,642 m) is nothing like a traditional Swiss hut. Its bold, futuristic architecture, adorned with solar panels (inaugurated in 1993), makes it look more like a ship than a refuge and has earned it the Ligue de Protection du Patrimoine award. It enjoys an exceptional location above moraines and glaciers, with magnificent views of the Grand Combin massif (4,312 m) and Mont Vélan (3,727 m).
Saint-Rhemy - Courmayeur
18.44 mi
+5,725 ft
-7,064 ft
13h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses (Aosta Valley)
It’s the last day. The descent from the Col de Malatra is magnificent. It’s the last pass at almost 3,000 metres. You can see the path from afar, winding up the mountainside. After that, the solitude will be over. We rejoin the TMB from the Bonatti Refuge and its throng of hikers. The descent towards Courmayeur is superb, but once you reach the tarmac, it’s a very long way.