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.
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.
A
Bionaz walk
posted on 30/03/15 by LB_Neil. Last update : 23/09/16
Description
(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.
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 2,006 m
- 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 1,992 m - Prarayer crossroads
- 2 : km 3.41 - alt. 2,364 m - Chardoney
- 3 : km 4.64 - alt. 2,852 m - Plateau below the pass
- 4 : km 5.11 - alt. 3,053 m - Col de Valcornera
- E : km 5.81 - alt. 2,885 m
Useful Information
No shelter on this course.
Vigilance as noted in the text at Valcornera pass both uphill and also at the beginning of the descent.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
During the walk or to do/see around
Mont Dragon near the refuge of Perrucco Vuillermoz.
