Aosta-Villeneuve-Introd-Rhêmes Saint George-Rhêmes Notre Dames-Thumel-Rifugio Benevolo-Le Refuge du Fond 2,323 m-Return to Aosta
A beautiful ride to discover the Rhêmes Valley, in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Transfer from Aosta on the SS26 to Villeneuve, then turn left and follow the asphalt road uphill along the valley. The route continues for 24 km, with an average gradient of 5% for a total elevation gain of 1,240 m. Once you reach the hamlet of Thumel, you begin the climb on a well-beaten and smooth dirt road for 8 km, which will take you first to the Rifugio Benevolo and shortly after to Le Refuge du Fond at 2,323 meters. After enjoying the magnificent scenery of Granta Parey (peak 3,387 m), you descend along the fast dirt road, first, and then Then follow the paved road to Rhême Saint George. Here, turn right to enjoy 5 km of dirt road through the grassy undergrowth that will take you to Introd. Continue along the Dora River, along dirt roads and a bike path, to Aosta, enjoying some picturesque views of the castles in the upper valley.
A beautiful hike through the Gran Paradiso National Park. This route should be done in spring or summer. The path climbs, and little by little, the refuge appears. Cross the Doire de Rhêmes and continue along the right orographic slope halfway up the hill until you reach the plateaus below the refuge. The goal is now near: after a long straight stretch, you reach a small canyon again and soon after, you reach the Benevolo refuge.
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