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Rifugio and Lago Fallère
Visorando Member
8.89 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,635 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre (Aosta Valley)
A magnificent route featuring an open-air museum. The climb to the refuge is dotted with numerous sculptures. You will be surprised by strange creatures, characters and animals hidden behind trees or rocks. The route features around 300 pieces, all created by Siro Vierin. Between the Fallère Refuge and Lago Fallère, you will walk along the Tour du Mont Fallère trail.
Lake Joux and Mount Joux
7.88 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,316 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre (Aosta Valley)
A pleasant route that alternates between mountain pastures and forests to reach Mont Joux. This modest peak offers a view of Monte Bianco. The route also offers a wide panorama of peaks ranging from 3,000 to almost 4,000 metres, such as Punta Pousset (3,046) above Cogne, Grivola (3,969), the Grand Paradis massif and Punta del Ran (3,272) in the Ruitor massif.
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.
The Alpine Pasture and Lake Djouan
8.30 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,808 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Valsavarenche (Aosta Valley)
A walk through the hunting grounds of King Victor Emmanuel, who owned a very large building in Orvieille that is currently being refurbished. Passing through the mountain pastures that follow, the very pretty Lac de Djouan then comes into view.
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
Association / Club / Walk leader15.65 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.
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!
Refuge Vittorio Sella - Valnontey
8.33 mi
+846 ft
-3,825 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cogne (Aosta Valley)
Spectacular view over Gran Paradiso.
From Gimillian to the Grauson Refuge
8.10 mi
+2,444 ft
-2,428 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cogne (Aosta Valley)
A lovely hike in the Cogne area with stunning views of Gran Paradiso.
From Gimillan to Lago Money
7.72 mi
+2,713 ft
-2,687 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cogne (Aosta Valley)
An easy walk from the beautiful village of Gimillan to Lago Money.
You can decide what to do when you arrive at waypoint 2:Most people walk to the Laghi di Lussert, which is also very beautiful, but a 1-hour longer walk.I did it a few years ago, that's why we walked to the silent and very beautiful Lago Money.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Return trip to the Vittorio Sella Refuge from Valnontey
6.16 mi
+3,087 ft
-3,087 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cogne (Aosta Valley)
A fairly popular hike that takes you close to the foothills of Gran Paradiso. You might spot some ibex if you’re lucky!
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.
The pass between Mont Flassin and Testa Cordellaz
7.97 mi
+4,154 ft
-4,157 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses (Aosta Valley)
A superb route that begins in a larch forest and continues over a succession of hilltops. The arrival at the pass beneath Mont Flassin offers a phenomenal view. From Gran Paradiso to the Grandes Jorasses, via the Matterhorn and so many others. The panorama is exceptional.
Between Étroubles and Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses
8.14 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,296 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Étroubles (Aosta Valley)
A route to discover the typical villages that line the famous Col du Grand Saint-Bernard road. On the way there, you will follow the Via Francigena to climb up to the village of Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, renowned for its cured ham. You will also pass through the villages of Étroubles, Saint-Oyen, Cerisey and Les Bosses, characterised by stone chalets with slate roofs.
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.
Fenêtre de Sereina
6.17 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,930 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses (Aosta Valley)
The route starts from the car park at the Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses ski resort, which is easily reached from Aosta.
You quickly reach the mountain pastures after an initial climb through a larch forest. You pass a group of stone houses with slate roofs at the Arp du Bois Desot. Then, the landscape opens out onto the ridge of a vast mountain pasture which leads easily to the Fenêtre de Serena, where the view stretches across the French and Italian Alps as far as the eye can see.
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.
Lac du Vuert
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.
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.
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