8.4km
Total Distance
1,153m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

An 8.4 km climb of about 1,150 m from La Thuile past the three Rutor waterfalls and the Lac du Glacier to the Rifugio Deffeyes at 2,500 m. The hut faces the Rutor glacier. The path is steep in places beside the falls.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the end
  2. 2
    Rifugio Albert Deffeyes
    at the end · Mountain hut
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
SI, Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 3, 3

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes