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Prarayer Hut

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Prarayer Hut

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    July 29, 2023

    Running

    The Prarayer refuge is located in the upper Bionaz valley, surrounded by majestic mountains, glaciers, woods, streams and lakes. The Matterhorn Tour passes here. The refuge overlooks a body of …
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    August 3, 2022

    Hiking

    The road to the refuge is a mule track accessible to anyone (even to mothers with prams for children), the walk with mountain bikes is also very beautiful.
    The difference in height between the square where you leave the car (about 1980 m.a.s.l.) is very modest (the refuge is located at 2005 m.a.s.l.).
    The road follows the long lake for about 6 km (45 minutes - 1 hour by road), following an itinerary full of streams and small waterfalls, to arrive at the refuge.
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    September 18, 2022

    Hiking

    Very simple path with a view of the lake and glaciers of the upper valley below the Dent d'Herens, arriving at the Prarayer refuge.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 2,040 m

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    Location: Bionaz, Aosta Valley, Italy

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