View of the Combal Plateau from the Cabane de Combal

View of the Combal Plateau from the Cabane de Combal

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View of the Combal Plateau from the Cabane de Combal

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Location: Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy

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December 27, 2020

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Beautiful tour in the Aosta Valley, a place where every place acquires its own charm, the path for the panorama that can give us is certainly to be done, obviously a minimum preparation is needed for the length we will face to reach it and for the difference in height from exceed

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Anne 💚 Berge

December 18, 2020

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an unforgettable view over the plateau crossed by the water - best enjoyed from the rock above the rifugio.

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Karin

June 15, 2021

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View of the beautiful swamp landscape

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Embark on a moderate hike to Rifugio Elisabetta in Val Veny, a journey spanning 8.1 miles (13.0 km) with an elevation gain of 1891 feet (576 metres), typically completed in 4 hours and 25 minutes. The trail begins on a paved road, transitioning to a wide path before becoming stony as you ascend. You will traverse varied surfaces, including asphalt, gravel, and alpine terrain, passing through ancient moraine and expansive meadows. Along the way, enjoy panoramic vistas of majestic mountains and glaciers, including Mont Blanc, Aiguille des Glaciers, and Tré-la-Tête, with Lake Combal as a notable feature.

This moderate climb requires a good level of fitness and sure-footedness. The initial part of the hike can be relatively flat for about an hour and a half before the main ascent begins. While there are options for shortcuts on some hairpin bends, these may not be suitable if you have mobility issues. Prepare for a diverse landscape that shifts from green valleys dotted with alpine wildflowers to jagged peaks and ice.

The route is a key segment of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) and the Alta Via 2 of the Aosta Valley. Rifugio Elisabetta itself is a typical Italian mountain refuge nestled at the base of the Mont Blanc glacier, offering exceptional views down Val Veny. Keep an eye out for alpine wildlife like ibex and unique geological formations such as the Pyramides Calcaires as you experience the dramatic changes in scenery, from lush valleys to impressive glaciers like the Miage Glacier.

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