Rifugio Prarayer - Rifugio Aosta
Warnings
- EEA: glacial equipment mandatory (harness, ice axe, crampons).
- Not suitable for non-experts. Check conditions before departure.
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GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
Linking Rifugio Prarayer at 2002 m to Rifugio Aosta at 2790 m in the upper Valpelline, this 7.3 km route gains 797 m and is rated EEA — Expert Hiking with Equipment. Harness, ice axe, and crampons are required for the glacial and snow sections in the upper portion. The terrain crosses moraines, persistent snowfields, and equipped rock passages. The high Valpelline remains under alpine conditions well into summer due to hanging glaciers and granite walls. Check route conditions before departure. Not suitable for inexperienced parties.
Getting there
Parking
Refuges & bivouacs
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Flora along the trail
ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama
Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014
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