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Trekking Alpin - Le Tour du Portalet

Trek alpin sur 2 jours avec passage sur glacier

Hiking Difficult

Distance
24 km
Ascent
2.7 km
Descent
2.7 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
32˚
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Jour 1: Départ de Praz-de-Fort, montée au Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées via la Cabane de Saleinaz et le glacier de Saleinaz, nuit au bivouac.

Description

Jour 2: Retour via le Col des Plines, plateau du glacier de Trient, glacier d'Orny et Vallon d'Arpette jusqu'à Praz-de-Fort

ATTENTION: cet itinéraire passe par 4 glaciers différents et nécessite donc du matériel et des connaissances en matière de sécurité sur glacier

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between July and September

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque

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Moderate Hiking

Distance
15 km
Ascent
507 m
Descent
637 m
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