Aosta Valley · Hiking

Rhêmes-Notre-Dame – Rifugio Chalet de l'Epée

4.7 mi
one way: 1,953 ft
climb: 9,277 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Rhêmes-Notre-Dame – Rifugio Chalet de l'Epée is a 4.7-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 5,650 ft and 9,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,950 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 Valgrisenche, about 2.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Truc de Seyaz, Mont Fortchat Occidental and Becca Refreita. There are 9 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.

Nearby · Rifugio degli Angeli - Testa del Rutor · Retour Via Ferrata Les Plates de la Daille · Rifugio Deffeyes – La Thuile

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Conditions and forecast

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