Strada per Estoul - Rifugio Arp

The classic approach to Rifugio Arp departs from Estoul (1884 m), a small Brusson hamlet with well-preserved Walser architecture in the upper Val d'Ayas. Over 6.3 km and 614 m of elevation gain, the Tourist-rated trail — the lowest category on the CAI scale — reaches the Rifugio Arp alp (2425 m) across open terrain, with ever-widening views over the Val d'Ayas and its surrounding peaks. The modest difficulty and already high starting elevation make this route accessible to almost everyone. The Rifugio Arp serves as a base for more demanding excursions onto the ridges dividing Val d'Ayas from Valtournenche. Season: June–September.