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Refuge Frachey - Orestes Hut
Visorando Member 
8.65 mi
+4,603 ft
-2,822 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ayas (Aosta Valley)
This is a long stage in the shared ski area of Saint Jacques and Gressoney, where the route alternates between wide ski slopes and narrower trails.
Refuge di Frachey - Refuge Barmasse
Visorando Member 12.06 mi
+6,073 ft
-5,741 ft
10h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Ayas (Aosta Valley)
Another long day on this stage. The descent to Saint-Jacques-les-Allemands is long. A stop at the Grand Tourmalin refuge is a welcome break. Especially if the weather is glorious with views of the Swiss Alps and Monte Rosa. It’s all worth it. There are slightly more water issues than in the southern section. So don’t forget your water.
Saint-Jacques - Frachey refuge
Visorando Member 
0.79 mi
+1,240 ft
-7 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Ayas (Aosta Valley)
This is a short first stage that takes you almost halfway up the slope to the hamlet of Frachey, overlooking the Ayas valley.
Staffal and the Alta Luce summit
Visorando Member 7.41 mi
+5,013 ft
-3,412 ft
7h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta Valley)
A circular loop that takes you to the Alta Luce summit with a view of the glacier and back down via the A Staffal/Greyssonney la Trinité cable car. The route is very well marked: follow several trails: 7a to the summit, then descend to the pass and take the 6b to the cable car that takes you back to the starting point.
Champoluc - Refuge de l'Arp
Visorando Member 6.16 mi
+3,829 ft
-988 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ayas (Aosta Valley)
Starting from the church square, this hike follows the Evançon torrent before turning left onto Rue de l'Ostrion, which gradually climbs. Passing by the small chapel overlooking the village of Champoluc and the Ayas Valley, you will reach the village of Mascognaz, an authentic and beautiful Walser village. The hike passes through Col de Palasina and then, after a slight descent, you will reach the wild Bataille lakes and then the Arp refuge at 2,400 metres.
Oreste Hütte - Refuge Pastore
Visorando Member 
7.56 mi
+2,300 ft
-5,689 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta Valley)
Head towards the Alagna Valley, passing the Col d'Alen and the Lac del Corno. The final descent via Alpe Balma through wild countryside takes you directly to the Refuge Pastore, nestled in a magnificent mountain pasture at the foot of the north face of Monte Rosa.
Rifugio Gabiet - Rifugio Pastore
Visorando Member 
8.88 mi
+3,077 ft
-5,636 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta Valley)
This stage passes through the Col d'Olen, on the border between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
Théodule Refuge - Saint-Jacques
Visorando Member 
9.00 mi
+912 ft
-6,119 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Italy
The final stage is almost entirely downhill, except for a short climb to cross the Col Nord des Cimes Blanches. The descent takes place in long valleys, interspersed with very steep slopes. The arrival at the hamlets of Fury and Blanchard is a real relief after 10 days of hiking.
Punta Falinère
Visorando Member 
6.58 mi
+1,880 ft
-3,343 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Chamois (Aosta Valley)
Punta Falinère is the peak overlooking the Chamois slopes. It offers views of its neighbours, the Petit and Grand Tournalin. To the north, you will discover more than 4000 Swiss peaks, including the Dent Blanche d'Hérens and the Matterhorn. To the south, the Grand Paradis will catch your eye.
