View of the glacier – climb to the Bivacco Fiorio

The first Tour of this Collection, with its 27 kilometres, is the longest, as it takes you through the panoramic Ferret Valley to the foot of the Pré de Bar glacier. The terrain is ideal for running and the views amply repay the effort.

As you move away from the center of Courmayeur, the terrain becomes increasingly steeper. After a few curves on the way up, you reach a viewpoint near the top. The view of Courmayeur and Mont Chetif is truly spectacular. Once you have completed the last zigzags, you reach the crest where the Bertone refuge is located, which marks the end of the ascent. At an altitude of 2,000 metres, your surroundings are dominated by Mont Blanc and the impressive Grandes Jorasses.

From here, you leave the ridge to follow the Ferret valley at high altitude along a panoramic path that offers breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. The views of the glaciers and suspended seracs are particularly evocative. This wonderful panorama continues as you cross some streams and make your way past Arminaz before reaching the Bonatti refuge. From here, the descent to the village of Arnuova begins early, where you can take a break for lunch.

With fresh legs, continue on the path that takes you past the Elena refuge, after which the terrain climbs steeply onto shale terrain and then over the rocky ridge to the Fiorio bivouac, an unrivaled place at an altitude of 2,810 metres, right next to the glacier of Pré de Bar.

Once you've taken in all the amazing views, you can head back to Arnuova, where you can easily catch a bus from the Arp Nouvaz stop back to Courmayeur.