The Matterhorn Tour Day 2: Prarayer Refuge - Perrucco Vuillermoz Refuge

Stage starting in pasture which quickly heads into the high mountains passing through the Valcornera pass.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: The Matterhorn Tour

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Creation:
30 Mar 2015

Last update:
23 Sep 2016

Last review:
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Caution, this route is Very difficult

This route requires a long and/or intense effort, either because of the difference in altitude or the distance involved, or both. In certain situations, there is also the possibility of technical and aerial sections.

Activity: Walking
Distance: 5.81 km
Duration according to author: 5 hrs
Difficulty: Very difficult
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 1,105 m
Vertical drop: - 212 m
Highest point: 3,054 m
Lowest point: 1,974 m

Country: Italy
Area: Alps
District: Bionaz
Start: N 45.921137° / E 7.532824°
End: N 45.90364° / E 7.567114°
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Description of the walk

(S) From the shelter, take the path that quickly splits in two

(1) At marked crossroads, turn right on the trail of the Matterhorn Tour, go south-west towards the lake on its left bank, heading south-east.

Before arriving at Chardoney (2), make a 90° turn and begin the ascent of Valcornera pass almost due east.

Cross a large plateau (3), where snow persists later in the season, and quickly reach the cairns that mark the trail for the climb. This trail through scree requires a great deal of care in order not to lose the cairns, and it ends at Valcornera pass.

(4) Start the descent to the refuge remaining very vigilant, the beginning of the descent will be made easier by using the free rope to keep your balance. This short section leads to an easy arrival to the Perrucco Vuillermoz shelter (F) on the banks of the lake at Mont Dragon.