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On Punta Rossa (3630m)

We took a plane to Milan, then to Val d’Aosta by train;

• DAY1: Rifugio Dondena (2200m); from Champorcher (1500m)
• DAY2: To Lillaz (1617m) via col Finestra di Champorcher (2828m)
• DAY3: To Rifugio Sella (2584m) via Cogne (1550m)
• DAY4: Climbed the Punta Rossa (3630m) from Rif. Sella and back.
• DAY5: To Eaux Rousses (1666m) from Rifugio Sella, via Col Lauson (3296m)
• DAY6:  To Bruil (1723) via Col de l’Entrelor (3007m)
• DAY7: To Planaval (1500m) via Col le Fenetre (2840m) and Valgrisenche
• DAY8: To Rifugio Deffeyes (2494m) via Col de la Crossatie (2850m), Promound (2018m) and col Passo Alto (2860m)
• DAY9: To La Thuile (1450m) a short and much needed rest day
• DAY10: To Rifugio Elisabetta (2197m) via col Colle di Chavannes (2603m)
• DAY11: Walked out to Courmayeur (1220m) in the rain.
• DAY TRIP: Up to Aiguille du Midi via the Helbronner Cable Car

Rifugio Deffeyes (2494m)

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Author: Phil Newby

Tags: 3000m+, Alps, Italy
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