At almost 2,600 meters above sea level, the Tête de la Tronche is the highest peak of a grassy ridge that extends from the top of Mont de la Saxe to Col Sapin. The view is phenomenal: from the Mont Blanc massif and the Grandes Jorasses to Val Veny with the powerful glacial flow of the Miage glacier. And you can also see Courmayeur and its mountain, Mont Chétif.

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The Tête de la Tronche (2581 m) is a grassy crest that forms the top of the Mont de la Saxe on the Col Sapin. The view is phenomenal: Mont Blanc massif from the Grandes Jorasses far into the Val Veny with the mighty glacial stream of the Glacier del Miage. And views down to Courmayeur with its local mountain, Mont Chetif.
The CCC-Trail-Marathon leads over the summit, here the first timing takes place in front of the great panorama, but only a few runners even have eyes for it.

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1. Ridge hike from Trappa to Mont de la Saxe via Rifugio Bertone

14.6km

07:19

1,240m

Ridge hike through abandoned mining villages to spectacular Mont Blanc massif viewpoints.

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2. From Rifugio Bertone to Mont de la Saxe via Tête de la Tronche (TMB high variant)

9.17km

04:19

620m

Golden alpine meadows lead to spectacular Mont Blanc massif views on this classic TMB stage.

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3. Rifugio Giorgio Bertone – Sapin Pass loop from Courmayeur

23.3km

11:08

1,610m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 2,530 m

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Location: Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy

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Tête de la Tronche summit (2,581 m)

1. Ridge hike from Trappa to Mont de la Saxe via Rifugio Bertone

2. From Rifugio Bertone to Mont de la Saxe via Tête de la Tronche (TMB high variant)

3. Rifugio Giorgio Bertone – Sapin Pass loop from Courmayeur

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