Trek around Monte Viso day 4: Refuge Vallanta - L'Echalp
This stage involves a pass with neves and crossing Refuge du Viso high berm then Guil valley.
Description
Begin at Refuge Vallanta (1).
Climb leading to Col de Vallanta 2811 m (2). It's a steep climb but with a stunning view of Monte Viso. After crossing several neves, head down through the scree towards Refuge du Viso. The high berm is a beautiful valley with a view of Monte Viso, Col Sellière which you climbed two days ago and you can also make out Col de la Traversette.
At a crossing (3), shortly after having passed the refuge, take a left leading to "petit belvédère du Viso" then the Roche Écroulée.
Next follow the forest trail or the path leading to Echalp hamlet (4) through Guil valley.
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 2,441 m
- 1 : km 1.69 - alt. 2,828 m - Col de Valante
- 2 : km 3.23 - alt. 2,512 m - Lac Lestio
- 3 : km 5.1 - alt. 2,462 m - Refuge du Viso
- 4 : km 5.97 - alt. 2,444 m
- 5 : km 7.61 - alt. 2,134 m - Grand Belvédère du Mont Viso
- 6 : km 11.47 - alt. 1,893 m - Petit Belvedère du Viso
- 7 : km 14.6 - alt. 1,700 m - Guil (rivière)
- E : km 15.01 - alt. 1,696 m - Gîte 7° Est
Useful Information
There are many neves on Col Vallanta. It may be a good idea to bring traction cleats if you're doing the hike early in the season.
Water source at Refuge du Viso.
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.
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