T=Tourist – Itineraries on footpaths, mule tracks or wide paths. Don't present orienteering problems.
E=Excursion route without technical difficulty – Itineraries on footpaths or trails on different ground types (grassy meadows, rocky ground). Orienteering capacity and good training to walk some hours are required.
EE=Trekking routes for expert hikers – Sign-posted itineraries with some difficulties: slippery, grassy or rocky ground, rocky or snowy slope or easy climbing passage (use of hands necessary). Only for experienced mountain hikers with at secure step, a good feeling for balance. Physical training for 1-day walk required.
EEA=Trekking routes for expert hikers with equipment – Equipped tracks or "vie ferrate". Technical equipment required.
Alpine BIVOUACS
Denomination:Bivacco ETTORE CANZIO Colle delle Grandes Jorasses
Altitude:3.810
Route: From Aosta (583m) - Morgex (923m) - Pré Saint Didier (1.018m) - Courmayeur (1.224) - Refuge Torino (3.382m) - Bivouac (3.810m)
Time:6h'00 - 6h'30 from Refuge Torino (3.382m)
Difficulty:D
Opening period: Always opens
Owner: C.A.I.
Places: 8
Climbs and excursions: Grandes Jorasses (4.208m), traversata rifugio Torino-Grandes Jorasses
Internet: -
Denomination:Bivacco MARIO JACHIA Aiguille de l'Eveque
Altitude:3.264m
Route: From Aosta (583m) - Morgex (923m) - Pré Saint Didier (1.018m) - Courmayeur (1.224) - La Palud (1.370m) - Planpincieux (1.578m) - Tronchey (1.654m) - Bivouac (3.264m)
Time:7h'00 - 7h'30 from Tronchey (1.654m)
Difficulty:D
Opening period: Always opens
Owner: C.A.I. Aosta tel. 0165 40194
Places: 6
Climbs and excursions: Aiguille de Tronchey (3.495m), Grandes Jorasses (4.208m)
Internet: -
Denomination:Bivacco GIANNI COMINO Greuvetta
Altitude:2.430m
Route: From Aosta (583m) – Morgex (923m) - Pré Saint Didier (1.018m) - Courmayeur (1.224m) - La Palud (1.370m) - Planpincieux (1.578m) - La Vachey (1.642m) - Arnouva (1.769m) – Bivouac (2.430m)
Time:2h'00 -
Difficulty:EEA
Opening period: Always opens
Owner: C.A.I. Sezione di Mondovì
Places: 9
Climbs and excursions: Monte Greuvetta (3.684m)
Internet: -
Denomination:Bivacco GIUSTO GERVASUTTI Frébouzie
Altitude:2.835m
Route: From Aosta (583m) - Morgex (923m) - Pré Saint Didier (1.018m) - Courmayeur (1.224m) - La Palud(1.370m) - Planpincieux (1.578m) - La Vachey (1.642m) - Bivouac (2.835m)
Time:4h'00 - 4h'30 from La Vachey (1.642m)
Difficulty:AD
Opening period: Always opens
Owner: S.U.C.A.I. Torino
Places: 8
Climbs and excursions: Petite Jorasses (3.649m), Aiguille Leschaux (3.759m), Punta des Hirondelles (3.519m), Grandes Jorasses (4.208m)
Internet: -
Denomination:Bivacchi CESARE FIORIO Pré de Bar
Altitude:2.800m/2.810m
Route: From Aosta (583m) - Morgex (923m) - Pré Saint Didier (1.018m) - Courmayeur (1.224m) - La Palud (1.370m) - Planpincieux (1.578m) - La Vachey (1.642m) - Arnouva (1.769m) - Bivouac (2.800m/2.810m)
Time:3h'30 - 3h'45 from La Vachey (1.642m)
Difficulty:E
Opening period: Always opens
Owner: C.A.I.
Places: 24/6
Climbs and excursions: Mont Dolent (3.819m), Mont Grapillon (3.576m), Monte Allobrogia (3.171m), Punta Pré de Bar (3.658m), Aiguille de Triolet (3.874m)
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