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Stage 5 Courmayeur → Rifugio Bonatti

Up to Rifugio Bertone, then the famous Val Ferret balcony facing the Grandes Jorasses.

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  • 11.9 kmdistance
  • +1,051 mascent
  • −238 mdescent
  • 5h28walking, no breaks
  • 2,036 mhigh point
  • Moderatedifficulty

The walk

A steady forest climb leads to Rifugio Bertone, a viewpoint over Courmayeur and the massif. The path then runs almost level along the sunny side of the Val Ferret, facing the Grandes Jorasses and the Triolet glacier.

The fittest take the Mont de la Saxe and Tête Bernarda ridge: a 360° view, but more ascent and to avoid in storms. Rifugio Bonatti, one of the most sought-after huts on the tour, must be booked very early.

Where to sleep in Rifugio Bonatti

  • Restaurant LavacheyHotel · 1,932 mWebsite
  • Hotel LavacheyHotel · 1,941 m
  • Rifugio Walter BonattiHut · 2,030 mWebsiteIconic hut facing the Grandes Jorasses, book very early.

3 places listed. Check opening dates and prices with each place. All accommodation on the tour

Good to know

  • If Bonatti is full: Rifugio Bertone (earlier), or drop down into the Val Ferret (Lavachey, Arnouvaz, Planpincieux).

Variants on this stage

Mont de la Saxe · Tête Bernarda

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