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Refuge de l'Épée (2370m) 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.
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!
Walks near Refuge de l'Épée (2370m)
Bruil - Eaux Rousses
Visorando Member 13.14 km
+1,273 m
-1,325 m
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
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 we’ll be heading into the Gran Paradiso National Park, where wild camping is prohibited. The Hostellerie du Gran Paradis is the only place to stay overnight. The food is excellent, but be warned: at weekends it’s often packed with Italians, French and others who are mountain biking.
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.
Deffeyes Shelter - Planaval
Visorando Member 
13.32 km
+1,177 m
-2,107 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.
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.
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.
La Joux - Deffeyes Shelter
Visorando Member
5.34 km
+920 m
-42 m
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
A trek across the Gran Paradiso passing through the 5 surrounding valleys.
Tor des Géants
Visorando Member 236.61 km
+18,075 m
-18,367 m
11 days
Very difficult
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
A magnificent hike following the trail of the ultra-trail of the same name. A hike designed for experienced hikers. The sections in the southernmost part can be tricky due to late snowfields on the north-east face. The route is very well marked, so there aren’t really any problems along the way. The hike can be done in either direction. This route allows you to tackle the wildest section at the start. It is also the most technically challenging part.
La Thuile – Refuge Albert Deffeyes
Visorando Member 8.80 km
+1,052 m
-42 m
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Thuile (Aosta Valley)
The hike starts from La Thuile. You can spend the night at the campsite and set off at a leisurely pace in the morning: coffee is served there (we are in Italy, after all). However, as the campsite is close to the river, it can be noisy. There are magnificent views.