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Walking La Joux - Deffeyes Shelter ( Download : PDF )
distance 5.34km Vertical gain +902m Vertical drop -33m duration 3h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta

A trek across the Gran Paradiso passing through the 5 surrounding valleys.

Walking The Matterhorn Tour Day 2: Prarayer Refuge - Perrucco Vuillermoz Refuge ( Download : PDF )
distance 5.81km Vertical gain +1100m Vertical drop -221m duration 4h15 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta

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

Walking The Matterhorn Tour ( Download : PDF )
distance 157.19km Vertical gain +11614m Vertical drop -11563m duration 10 days Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta

Undertaken over 10 days, this circuit around the Matterhorn is outstanding. Each day it takes you over the 4000 m peaks of this alpine range. As it is located in 2 countries, Italy and Switzerland, it also brings you into contact with three European languages: Italian, German and also French in Valais in Switzerland.

Walking The Matterhorn Tour Day 1: The Léchère - Prarayer Refuge ( Download : PDF )
distance 4.46km Vertical gain +184m Vertical drop -134m duration 1h45 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta

Warm-up walk to reach the Prarayer refuge along the right bank of the lake.

Walking Lac du Vuert ( Download : PDF )
distance 13.71km Vertical gain +890m Vertical drop -881m duration 6h00 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta

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.

Walking Saint-Grat Lake and Refuge Adami ( Download : PDF )
distance 11.4km Vertical gain +850m Vertical drop -842m duration 5h15 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta

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.

Walking Refuge Vittorio Sella - Valnontey ( Download : PDF )
distance 13.4km Vertical gain +260m Vertical drop -1181m duration 4h25 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Cogne - Province de Aosta

Spectacular view over Gran Paradiso.

Walking Eaux Rousses - Refuge Vittorio Sella ( Download : PDF )
distance 14.01km Vertical gain +1738m Vertical drop -875m duration 8h10 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Valsavarenche - Province de Aosta

From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.

Walking Bruil - Eaux Rousses ( Download : PDF )
distance 13.14km Vertical gain +1355m Vertical drop -1364m duration 7h00 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Rhemes-Notre-Dame - Province de Aosta

Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.

Walking Refuge de l'Epée - Bruil ( Download : PDF )
distance 6.16km Vertical gain +494m Vertical drop -1147m duration 2h55 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta

Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.

Walking Planaval - Rifugio chalet de l'Epée ( Download : PDF )
distance 11.55km Vertical gain +932m Vertical drop -127m duration 5h30 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Arvier - Province de Aosta

A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.

Walking Deffeyes Shelter - Planaval ( Download : PDF )
distance 13.32km Vertical gain +1145m Vertical drop -2069m duration 6h30 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta

A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.

Walking Trek across the Gran Paradiso ( Download : PDF )
distance 77.06km Vertical gain +6842m Vertical drop -6786m duration 7 days Average Average
Starting point Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta

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.

Walking The Matterhorn Tour D3: Perrucco Vuillermoz Refuge - Gandeg Cabin ( Download : PDF )
distance 19.33km Vertical gain +1570m Vertical drop -1422m duration 9h15 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Valtournenche - Province de Aosta

Discover the giant that resides here, the splendid Matterhorn itself, before getting a closer look in the evening at the Gandeg cabin.