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Rutor Grand Tour
06:06
12.6km
900m
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Not only Rutor waterfalls and the Sesquicentennial path, but also Lac du Glacier, Seracchi lake and Deffeyes refuge for this Rutor Grand Tour, taking advantage of the network of paths (mainly number 3 and number 19) of the nearby ancient summer pasture of La Joux, where you can leave your car or walk from the center of La Thuile.
Get onto the Sesquicentennial path and go up casting your gaze towards the three jumps that the Dora del Rutor makes from this wall: the Rutor waterfalls are an unmissable spectacle, especially in the summer.
At the height of the third waterfall and the wooden bridge, a rather steep segment begins following the Dora del Rutor backwards up to the majestic Seracchi lake, at the foot of the Rutor glacier. After a well-deserved stop you can continue on level ground towards the Lower Rutor lake and the Deffeyes refuge, from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the valley. The return takes place by closing the ring on the orographic side opposite to that of the ascent.
by La Thuile - The Wild Side of Mont Blanc
Last updated: June 3, 2024
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Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 4.08 km for 2.04 km
After 6.70 km for 133 m
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Centocinquantenario Trail
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Generated by the stream of the same name, the waterfalls had already begun to attract tourist attention towards the end of the 1800s from a public increasingly sensitive to natural beauty, and for this reason, over time, they have been the subject of various enhancement interventions.
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Lago dei Seracchi
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The beggar reacted by casting a curse on him that made it snow for days on end. Accompanying the snow was also a very cold wind which caused the green pastures to turn into ice. Thus the Rutor glacier was born.
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Lac du Glacier
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11.0 km
The Parcet hut
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12.6 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.34 km
2.22 km
622 m
367 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.1 km
2.22 km
219 m
< 100 m
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Highest point (2,480 m)
Lowest point (1,600 m)
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Sunday 17 May
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Trail Reviews
One of the most beautiful tours I've ever done. We managed to complete it with my 9-year-old daughter and our dog. The only drawback is that there are no drinking fountains up to the refuge. For the dog, however, there are plenty of small streams.
Beautiful excursion. The three waterfalls are spectacular and once you reach the Albert Deffeyes Hut you are faced with the massive Rutor glacier. Too bad that Komoot at some point decided not to work anymore 😔😔
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April 14, 2024
Not only Rutor waterfalls and the Sesquicentennial path, but also Lac du Glacier, Seracchi lake and Deffeyes refuge for this Rutor Grand Tour, taking advantage of the network of paths (mainly number 3 and number 19) of the nearby ancient summer pasture of La Joux, where you can leave your car or walk
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