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Lago Di Balanselmo walks
Rifugio Prarayer - Breuil Cervinia
Visorando Member 
10.96 mi
+4,705 ft
-4,738 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
This is a classic stage of the Tour du Cervin, passing through the highest point of the hike, the Col de Valcournera, at an altitude of 3,075 metres.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
Walks near Lago Di Balanselmo
Perrucco Vuillermoz Refuge - Gandeg Hut
Visorando Member 
12.01 mi
+5,302 ft
-4,872 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Valtournenche (Aosta Valley)
Today, discover the giant of the area, the splendid Matterhorn, before seeing it up close in the evening at the Gandeg Cabin.
Barmasse Refuge – Rosaire and Clermont Bivouac
Visorando Member 12.36 mi
+5,666 ft
-3,950 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Valtournenche (Aosta Valley)
High-altitude trail between 2,400 and 2,700 metres. Stop at the Oratorio di Cunei mountain hut to refuel before the final climb to the bivouac. Very well equipped with beds, gas, pots and pans, etc. There is a small lake and the view across the entire mountain range is magnificent.
Prarayer refuge - Perrucco Vuillermoz refuge
Visorando Member 
3.61 mi
+3,625 ft
-696 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
The stage starts in the mountain pastures and quickly enters the high mountains with the passage of the Col de Valcornera.
Tour of the Matterhorn
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Breuil Cervinia - Resy
Visorando Member 
9.61 mi
+4,042 ft
-3,816 ft
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Valtournenche (Aosta Valley)
Facing Cervinio, then superb landscapes after Cime Blanche. We will now spend five days on the Tour du Mont Rose.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
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.
Rosaire and Clermont campsite – Ollomont
Visorando Member 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
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.
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.