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Stage 6 Rifugio Bonatti → La Fouly

Grand Col Ferret on the Italy–Switzerland border, then the descent into the Swiss Val Ferret.

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  • 19.5 kmdistance
  • +853 mascent
  • −1,275 mdescent
  • 7h50walking, no breaks
  • 2,523 mhigh point
  • Harddifficulty

The walk

First comes a descent to Arnouvaz at the head of the Italian Val Ferret, then a climb past Rifugio Elena to Grand Col Ferret, the highest point of the main route. Beyond lies Switzerland: the Swiss Val Ferret, its pastures and wooden chalets.

The descent goes through the La Peule pasture and Ferret, then follows the Drance to La Fouly, a small village below Mont Dolent and the A Neuve.

Passes on the way

  • 2,537 mGrand Col FerretSnow patches possible early in the season

4 water points mapped on OpenStreetMap along the stage (check drinkability on site).

Where to sleep in La Fouly

  • Auberge des GlaciersHostel · 1,596 m
  • Gîte de la FoulyHostel · 1,596 m
  • EdelweissHotel · 1,597 m
  • Grand HôtelHotel · 1,603 m
  • Camping des GlaciersCampsite · 1,600 mWebsite

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

Good to know

  • Change money: from here many prices are in Swiss francs.
  • The col is very exposed to wind: start early if storms are forecast.

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