Aosta Valley · Hiking

Planaval – Rifugio Deffeyes

9.1 mi
one way
5,677 ft
climb
9,367 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Planaval – Rifugio Deffeyes is a 9.1-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 5,430 ft and 9,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,680 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Planté, about 2.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tour Ronde, Tour Ronde Nord and Tour du Tignet. For camping, Camping Arvier and Camping Mont Blanc are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Planaval – Rifugio Deffeyes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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