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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.
Saint-Grat Lake and Refuge Adami
7.09 mi
+2,635 ft
-2,635 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Nestled at the foot of Tête du Ruitor and its glaciers, within a beautiful setting, Saint-Grat Lake is the highlight of any hike in its own right. Through the final twists and turns before the lake, the slope is smooth and the route straightforward. The next climb much steeper, leading to Refuge Adami gives you a stunning view point.
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.
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.
Valgrisenche – Refuge Delle Marmotte
Association / Club / Walk leader9.48 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!
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.
Along the Gran Rû canal from Bruil, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame
3.20 mi
+577 ft
-584 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A short, pleasant walk for when the weather is a bit unpredictable. A walk along an irrigation canal, also known as the Rû. We start in the quiet village of Bruil and make a loop back via Pessey and Rhêmes-Notre-Dame. We start with a decent climb, but after that, it is relaxed.
Grand Ru from Rhemes-Notre-Dame
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).
Lake Tsanteleina and the Tour du Truc de Tsanteleina
9.43 mi
+2,923 ft
-2,920 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A day-long circular route taking you round the Truc de Tsanteleina and close to the foot of the Granta Parey, set in a rocky landscape that is home to Lake Tsanteleina, also known as Lago di Santa Elena.
From Thumel to Lago di Golettaz
8.05 mi
+3,071 ft
-3,071 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
This is a long and tiring hike ending at a fantastic lake with nothing but eternal snow and even a glacier surrounding it! I skipped the Rifugio Benevolo because I had already done it a few days earlier. This Rifugio is well worth the effort and can easily be integrated into this trek.
From Thumel to mountain hut Benevolo and back, Gran Paradiso National Park
5.54 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,657 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A beautiful walk to the lovely Benevolo mountain hut on the edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Along flowing mountain streams and grazing cows and lots of flowers, even Edelweiss!!! Park your car in Thumel and take a relaxed walk back and forth.
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.
Refuge de la Marmotte - Eaux Rousses
8.35 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.
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.
Planaval - Rifugio chalet de l'Epée
7.18 mi
+3,179 ft
-561 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arvier (Aosta Valley)
A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.
Deffeyes Shelter - Planaval
8.28 mi
+3,862 ft
-6,913 ft
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
13.73 mi
+4,475 ft
-7,159 ft
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.
Col de la Bailletaz from the Saut Dam
8.16 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,854 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
This easy hike in the Grande Sassière Reserve will take you to a high mountain environment, between lakes and glaciers.
Aiguille de la Grande Sassière
6.57 mi
+4,833 ft
-4,813 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
Whilst the Barrhorn (3,610 m) in Switzerland is the highest officially signposted hike in Europe, the hike to the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière (3,747 m) takes you even higher along a path perfectly marked with cairns. It runs alongside a glacier which, sadly, is retreating year on year. Magnificent views of the French and Italian peaks.Please read the recommendations in the ‘Practical Information’ section carefully.
Pointe de la Bailletaz via the Col de la Bailletaz
9.20 mi
+2,575 ft
-2,575 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
This hike, which is not particularly difficult apart from its final section, is an extension of the Col de la Bailletaz hike starting from the Saut Dam. It will take you up to a 3,000-metre peak, accessible via the Grande Sassière Nature Reserve, before you reach a more high-mountain environment from the Col de la Bailletaz (2,852 m). I have therefore included the description of the first four points up to the Col de la Bailletaz. My addition concerns the route to the summit of the Pointe de la Bailletaz (3,071 m) via a more rugged path.
Walking along the Sassière to the lake
4.31 mi
+610 ft
-614 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
A family walk along a path following a small mountain river called the Sassière in the nature reserve of the same name. The walk ends at a small mountain dam that forms Lac de la Sassière. Keep your eyes peeled for marmots.
The Refuge de la Martin and Les Brévières from Tignes-Les Boisses
7.49 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,336 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
Leaving the shore of Lac du Chevril, we crossed the Vallon de la Sache and climbed up a beautiful balcony path to the Refuge de la Martin, nestled amongst its mountain pastures. The descent took us beneath the cliffs down to the village of Les Brévières, nestled beneath the imposing Tignes dam. Spectacular views are guaranteed, stretching from the peaks and glaciers of the Vanoise to Mont Blanc, via Lac du Chevril and the Tarentaise.
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.
Lac de la Sassière, starting from Villaret
10.38 mi
+2,270 ft
-2,260 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
The aim of this hike is to climb across the fields, above the pretty hamlet of Villaret du Nial, with Lac du Chevril and the resort of Tignes in view, up to the wide, high-altitude valley of La Sassière and the lake of the same name, set against a backdrop of peaks still capped with snow.
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