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Trek across the Gran Paradiso
It may not be true paradise but it certainly is heavenly. An exceptional group trek carried out in July 2011 which allows you to explore the Val D'aoste valleys ending with a balcony trail to Gran Paradiso summit.
A La Thuile walk
posted on 01/03/12 by Tamtraductions. Last update : 21/10/16
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 77.06 km -
Calculated time: 7 days -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 6,842 m -
Vertical drop: - 6,786 m -
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Highest point: 3,276 m -
Lowest point: 1,501 m
Description
Step by step walk
This walk needs several days, find the details below:
Useful Information
Lots of water along the way.
Impeccable accommodation at:
Refuge Deffeyes
Paramont Hotel in Planaval
Refuge de l'Epée
Lydia Hotel in Rhêmes Notre Dame
Paradisio Hotel in Eaux Rousses
Refuge Vittorio Sella
Beauséjour Hotel in Leverogne
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
Aoste is the capital of this border region.
The four parallel valleys of the area offer spectacular views over the bordering mountains.
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