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Refuge delle Marmote (2142m) walks
Grand Ru from Rhemes-Notre-Dame
Visorando Member
6.04 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,660 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
An easy walk at the bottom of the Rhêmes Valley, through larch and spruce forests and along the Grand Ru irrigation canal.
A short, slightly steeper detour takes you to the beautiful Vallon d’Entrelor and the Refuge Delle Marmotte.
On the way back, don’t miss the chance to admire the stunning Entrelor Waterfall and the lovely little Lake Pellaud.
From Rhêmes-Notre-Dame to Refigio de la Marmotte
5.41 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,926 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A beautiful and fairly easy walk to a very nice Refigio. A large part is through the forest, so there is plenty of shade. After the Refigio, you can walk a little further to sit and relax at a small current (2). If you fancy a very short walk (due to bad weather, for example), turn left at (3) instead of going up. You walk along a very old irrigation canal (Rû).
Refuge de la Marmotte - Eaux Rousses
Association / Club / Walk leader8.35 mi
+2,831 ft
-4,406 ft
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.
Tor des Géants
147.02 mi
+59,301 ft
-60,259 ft
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.
Walks near Refuge delle Marmote (2142m)
Bruil - Eaux Rousses
8.16 mi
+4,177 ft
-4,347 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
Rhêmes-Notre-Dame – Rifugio Benevolo
5.32 mi
+1,916 ft
-98 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
The Waterfalls Trail: thesecond stage of a circular route in the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Starting from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, you reach Rifugio Benevolo, passing numerous impressive waterfalls along the way.
Eaux Rousses - Refuge Vittorio Sella
8.70 mi
+5,495 ft
-2,523 ft
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
15.65 mi
+5,804 ft
-6,168 ft
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
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.
Rifugio Savoia - Eaux-Rousses
11.66 mi
+1,437 ft
-4,272 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
A balcony trail. Stage4 of the circular route in the Gran Paradiso National Park. Return to the Valsavarenche valley.
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).
Valgrisenche – Refuge Delle Marmotte
9.48 mi
+5,374 ft
-3,862 ft
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!
