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Lac Djouan walks
Trek across the Gran Paradiso
Visorando Member 
77.06 km
+6,798 m
-6,728 m
7 days
Moderate
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
It may not be true paradise but it certainly is heavenly. An exceptional group trek carried out in July 2011 which allows you to explore the Val D'aoste valleys ending with a balcony trail to Gran Paradiso summit.
Refuge de la Marmotte - Eaux Rousses
Visorando Member 13.44 km
+863 m
-1,343 m
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A short day as the next day takes you into the Gran Paradiso National Park, where camping is prohibited; I had to cut the stage short, otherwise it would have had to be extended unreasonably. The Hostellerie du Gran Paradis is the only place to stay overnight. The food is great, but be warned: at weekends there are often Italians, French people, etc. out mountain biking.
Walks near Lac Djouan
Eaux Rousses - Refuge Vittorio Sella
Visorando Member 
14.01 km
+1,675 m
-769 m
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.
Eaux Rousse - Cognes
Visorando Member 25.19 km
+1,769 m
-1,880 m
12h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
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.
Refuge de l'Epée - Bruil
Visorando Member 
6.16 km
+494 m
-1,147 m
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
Refuge Vittorio Sella - Valnontey
Visorando Member 13.40 km
+258 m
-1,166 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cogne (Aosta Valley)
Spectacular view over Gran Paradiso.
Valgrisenche – Refuge Delle Marmotte
Visorando Member 15.26 km
+1,638 m
-1,177 m
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
A pleasant climb with views of the lake. The Chalet de l’Épée refuge is a great place to relax before the climb up to the pass. On the other side of the pass, there may be a snowfield in a narrow gully, so be careful if you’re wearing trail shoes. The Refuge de la Marmotte is a collaborative refuge. The wardens are there for two weeks and the food is good!
Planaval - Rifugio chalet de l'Epée
Visorando Member 
11.55 km
+969 m
-171 m
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arvier (Aosta Valley)
A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.
Lillaz - Chardonney
Visorando Member 24.36 km
+1,313 m
-1,496 m
10h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Cogne (Aosta Valley)
An easy but long day. No complaints about the climb. However, be careful towards the end as there are many paths that look alike. From Chardonney, there is little public transport. It is possible to hitchhike to Pont-Saint-Martin. With all the French place names, you wouldn’t think you were in Italy. From Pont-Saint-Martin, there are buses to Gressonney-Saint-Jean.
Albert Deffeyes Mountain Hut - Valgrisenche
Visorando Member 22.10 km
+1,364 m
-2,182 m
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
The hike begins with a long climb up to the pass. The views are magnificent. The descent to Valgrisenche is long. There is a restaurant on the descent to Planaval, run by young people who have taken over their parents’ business. It’s a lovely place to spend some time whilst waiting for the hike to end at the bottom of the valley.
