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Lac du Vuert
Visorando Member
8.52 mi
+2,831 ft
-2,815 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
A two part hike. First up the Doire de Valgrisenche, a steady slope offering a leafy, green landscape. From the refuge, the landscape becomes essentially mineral and the slope steeper all the way to Vuert's small perched lake. Stunning high mountain surroundings.
Walks near Lago Vuert
Mario Bezzi – Benevolo
7.31 mi
+3,648 ft
-3,629 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Hike up the magnificent glacial valley, which marks the end of the Val Grisenche, overlooking the imposing Glariettez Glacier. Access to the Val de Rhême via the Col de Bassac-Déré (3,082 m), then a descent through a high-mountain landscape to Lac de Golettaz, where the seracs are reflected in the water. The route then descends through the mountain pastures to the Refuge Benevolo (2,285 m).
From the Mario Bezzi refuge to the Chenal car park via the Col du Rocher Blanc
7.92 mi
+2,031 ft
-3,937 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
The final day of the Tour de l’Archeboc features a long, beautiful climb to the Col du Rocher Blanc, followed by a descent on the French side back to our starting point at Chenal. Views of the Italian and then French glaciers throughout today’s route.
From the Chalet de l’Épée mountain hut to the Mario Bezzi mountain hut
6.01 mi
+2,044 ft
-2,313 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
The third stage of the Tour de l’Archeboc, between France and Italy. A day offering panoramic views of several French and Italian glaciers. Shorter in distance and elevation gain than the other days of the tour, but with a few slightly more technical sections (scree slopes).
Refuge de l'Epée - Bruil
3.83 mi
+1,621 ft
-3,763 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
Bénévolo – Chivasso
6.47 mi
+3,005 ft
-1,975 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
The ascent takes you through very wild, virtually off-trail terrain up to the Nivoletta Alpine Pass (3,152 m), followed by a descent via the gullies overlooking the magnificent Leitz and Rosset Lakes in the Valsavarenche. You then make your way towards the Chivasso Refuge through splendid flower-filled mountain pastures, renowned for their delicious fontina cheese.
From Le Chenal to the Refuge de l’Archeboc
8.69 mi
+2,467 ft
-1,388 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
First stage of the Tour de l’Archeboc. The route runs mainly through the forest with lovely views of Mont Pourri right from the start, leading to the Refuge de l’Archeboc.
Chenal – Mario Bezzi Refuge
8.01 mi
+3,907 ft
-2,037 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
A steady climb taking you through La Combaz and the listed village of Le Monal with its small lakes, with a breathtaking view of Mont Pourri in the background; further up, you’ll cross the Vallon du Clou, which has been listed and protected since March 2013, to reach the Col du Rocher Blanc (2,830 m), and then descend to the Refuge de Mario Bezzi.
Tour of the Alpes Grées
55.38 mi
+20,118 ft
-18,793 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
The Franco-Italian Alpes Grées mountain range lies in Savoie on the French side, and spans two valleys in Italy: the Aosta Valley and the Piedmont Valley.
Much of the Grées Alps is covered by two national parks: the Vanoise and the Gran Paradiso.
A truly alpine route where you’ll remain above 2,300 metres, with magnificent views of the glaciers, not to mention the sections through the Fontine and Beaufort mountain pastures.
From the Refuge de l’Archeboc to the Refuge Chalet de l’Épée via the Col du Mont
8.32 mi
+3,921 ft
-2,805 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
The second stage of the Tour de l’Archeboc, which features the greatest elevation gain of the entire route. The day begins with a climb of around two hours to the Col du Mont, which offers a magnificent view of what lies ahead: a long descent on the Italian side to the bottom of the Valgrisenche, followed by a climb back up to the Refuge Chalet de l’Epée.
From the Refuge de la Martin to the Refuge de Turia via La Gurraz
6.47 mi
+3,615 ft
-2,828 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villaroger (Savoie)
The third stage of a 4-day hiking tour around Mont Pourri. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, this stage sets off from the La Martin Refuge and ends at the foot of Mont Turia and the refuge of the same name. The route takes you past glaciers and small lakes, and passes close to the very picturesque village of La Gurraz.
Breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and all the mountains stretching towards the Italian border.