Aosta Valley · Hiking

Rifugio Frassati – Saint-Rhémy

Rifugio Frassati – Saint-RhémyPhoto: Franco56, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
6.3 mi
one way
1,509 ft
climb
8,264 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Rifugio Frassati – Saint-Rhémy is a 6.3-mile point-to-point route in Aosta Valley, Italy. It runs between about 5,220 ft and 8,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,510 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 La Thuilettaz, about 3.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe d'Entremont, Aiguille de la Belle Combe and Mont Tapie. For camping, Tronchey and Camping Grandes Jorasses 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 Rifugio Frassati – Saint-Rhémy for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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